This frost-plug heater with a plate installs in your engine block and submerges in the coolant to keep engine fluids from thickening. Results in easier start-ups, faster heating of your cab, and less wear and tear on your vehicle in cold weather.
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Start your engine easier and warm your cab faster in cold weather with this frost-plug-style engine block heater. Heating your engine coolant keeps it from thickening and freezing, resulting in more reliable start-ups and smoother operation altogether. It also lessens the workload and extends the life of your vehicle's battery. And because starting your engine when it's warm creates less condensation in the engine block than starting it when it's cold, your engine will get better initial fuel vaporization, which causes fewer emissions and less pollution.
This frost-plug heater and surrounding plate is designed to custom fit your vehicle, and installs in the engine block. The power cord on the heater is removable so that you won't need to buy a whole new heater if the cord gets damaged. The cord can be routed through your grille for easy access to a 120-volt outlet or extension cord. If needed, a longer or shorter cord (sold separately) can be purchased for your application. Make sure the heating element is fully submerged in the coolant before plugging it in.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Ellen: Hey everyone. I'm Ellen here at etrailer.com. Today we're taking a look at the Kats Heaters custom diesel engine block heater. This is going to be a frost plug, so we can make sure that our engine fluids don't get thickened up in the wintertime and those cold months. So we're going to keep everything lubricated nicely.A lot of times whenever the temperature drops, those liquids inside our engines, our engine fluid can tend to thicken up and then just doesn't want to lubricate through our engine like it should. It gets too viscous to really move, so by having a frost plug or a heater block, we're going to be able to heat up all those fluids and get everything rolling before we actually turn on our engine and get down the road.
This eliminates the need to keep your engine running up in the northern states where a lot of times guys will just keep their car running the whole time, never turn it off, because it just can never . You can never turn it off or else it'll stop running. This is going to help you to alleviate those problems. It does preheat that engine, and then it's also going to reduce that condensation in your engine block, thereby allowing you to emit less pollution and fewer gas emissions as well.It comes with this plate. This is going to replace the water inspection plate on the right side of your engine, so this is going to be a custom fit for the Cummins Big Cam number two and four, or Big Cam three and four.
You will need to reuse the hardware that comes off of your inspection plate on your engine to get this in place.The power cord for this is removable, so if we loosen up this little nut here, and pop this cord off, and then take it out so you don't have to have that cord hanging off the front of your truck all the time. You can just pop it out there and replace it when you need it to go in there.The power cord just routes up through your grill and then goes to an AC wall outlet, so it does need 120 volts to power that element there. You want to make sure that whenever you're installing this that this doesn't touch the walls anywhere. If it does, you can slightly bend it out of the way so that it's not coming into contact with any surfaces. You want it to be suspended in that fluid.It is constructed of a corrosion resistant brant, excuse me, a corrosion resistant brass, and again, custom fit for your Cummins Big Cam.
It is CSA approved, made in the USA. The amperage for this is going to be 12.5 amps, and again it does work with 120 volt AC power. It has a one year limited warranty.A couple notes that I want to make with this is that you don't want to use this in a heater with a 100% antifreeze solution, and you also don't want to start your engine with the heater plugged in. So before you go to start it up, make sure that you unplug this guy.As far as the cord length, it's about 68 inches long, which is about five feet, six inch .. or excuse me, five feet, eight inches.
So should give you enough room to get to your wall, or at least to an extension cord. But that's going to do it for our look at the Kats Heaters custom engine . custom diesel engine block heater.
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (84 Customer Reviews)
This frost-plug heater with a plate installs in your engine block and submerges in the coolant to keep engine fluids from thickening. Results in easier start-ups, faster heating of your cab, and less wear and tear on your vehicle in cold weather.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
This review is for block heater KH11461 installed in a Mahindra 5010 with the 49 hp Daedong engine, after one year. This block heater came with the tapered bushing to fit in a 1 1/4" frost plug hole next to the starter. Tap out the frost plug (screwdriver, hammer) Tap in bushing (hammer piece of wood and sleeve retainer from NAPA). Screw in the block heater. Fill with antifreeze and run the engine to ensure there is no air in the cooling system to prevent burning out the heater. I also added a battery heater and trickle charger all on 1 cord permanently mounted under the hood. This now starts well below zero easily. etrailer has a video of this product.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
excellent for farm tractors; use on perkins diesels ,and simpson diesels; just installed and is working fine! a good one should last 20 years; the one I replaced (for a tractor from a tractor supply house lasted less than 2 YEARS, the one before had gone the 20 years) your block heater has a heavy duty cord and the threaded cuff lock down nut on the sender was an all time first for me, thanks. To use this kit 11409 your must already have the block bushing or the bushing for a block heater for this kit will be # 11461b and about $7.00. Noticed your were in SPRINGFIELD TN; I farm in Tn and Ky. good for you. thanks again. TERRY FITZPATRICK, Austin, Ky
Terry f - 01/10/2020Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
Everything from ordering to shipping and receiving was right on. Very pleased with everything shipping was fast. Appreciate it very much. Thks I will be ordering again. Have a great day
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good service and price
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
It fitted good in the existing plug of the block heater.
Marv. - 02/27/2022Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
The Kat's website says this part number does not fit my 4Runner but your website and the paperwork in the packaging says it does fit. It's leaking around it so they must be correct and your site is incorrect.
Jenny N - 12/27/2021 Jenny N - 12/27/2021Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
I just received this block heater today and have not installed it yet but it looks real simple. etrailer.com was a great price and fast shipping
Kevin - 03/06/2019Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
It was to long to fit in, so it’s in the box nothing I can do with it
Jenny N - 11/19/2021Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
Heater is good but it didn't fit in the frost plug hole that had the existing heater in. This replacement had a longer element and it touched the inside of block no matter what angle i turned it and would not seal properly. I think if it was in one of the other frost plugs maybe it would work? I have ordered many other block heaters from here with no issues. Like I said prob fits in different frost plug location so beware have a plan b ready. Hard to give bad review at these prices
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Overall the product is very good. Its a 5 BUT........
Easy to install, but You have to be very careful not to over tighten or rake it will leak. (Like I said, my gulag for over tightening it. (but dang, it is a real fine line between loose and over tightened! Lol) Maybe torque specs needed!?!?
Used it to keep boat diesel motor warm all winter in the northeast.
In any case, keeps the Lehman 120 Diesel in my boat toasty warm. (I installed two on a thermostat and it works like a charm. Fire her up in the middle of February to go out for cod.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
Excellent service and excellent condition and place to deal with very happy with product Thanks Bill I just want to know about the other charge on my account if I am receiving another block heater as it was withdrawn from my account if so when can I expect the other one to be sent out
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
Item is here already and is exactly what we needed for an odd application. We accidentally found the exact unit we needed, delighted to see the vehicle listing in the shipped materials.
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I am very satisfied. I had looked for awhile for this size and let me tell you, This company communicates and keeps you informed of your purchas and shipping. I installed this in a 1986 Massey Ferguson 3cyl diesel. No one else carries this size that I could find. I will buy from again.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
I live in extremely cold climate, often below zero temps. This works GREAT!!
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
I bought this as a supposed upgrade for the stock 750w heater in my 12v Cummins. This heater failed almost immediately, I think I used it twice before realizing it wasn't working anymore. etrailer was helpful and offered to exchange it under warranty, but I did some research and found a lot of negative reviews of this style of Kat's heaters.
I decided I would be better off washing my hands of this heater altogether, and ultimately ended up installing two 750w Cummins heaters in my engine to satisfy my desire to upgrade.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
Fast shipping, competitive pricing and a very feputable company. Part was exactly as ordered.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
This worked perfectly. It wasn’t made for the tractor I put it on, so I had to fabricate an adapter and then all I had to do was plug it in. About 30 minutes after plugging it in and the engine will start in the coldest weather. Great product and great service from etrailer.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
hi
put this block heater on a Kubota D1105 (RTV1100) , 2012. In place of a heater that was already there . tighten up screw to specs, I could take one finger and wiggle it. was worried when it got to temp , it would leak or pop out and lose my engine. the old one was a friction fit, not a butterfly hold .
I have got other things from etrailer that were good, blocker heater did not work with this case. Not etrailer fault. KAT heater KH11487 not up to the job, have to go back to Kubota to get part.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
This product works perfectly! It was installed on a 2006 Ford Escape XLT. I had a dealership install the heater. Living in the Midwest, on mornings below 10 degrees, I can definitely tell a difference in the car starting. The heat was slightly warm immediately after starting the car. This heater was used everyday for four months in the middle of winter in ND. The car was parked outside all winter and was plugged in all night. No issues! I would highly recommend this product.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
Haven't installed this block heater yet, as it just came yesterday. It looks to be of great quality however, and I have a Kat's block heater in another vehicle that has worked great for years. I anticipate this one will as well.
Richard - 01/25/2019Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
I was very pleased with this purchase. I would definitely recommend etrailer for your purchasing needs. Thanks
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
The only concern I had which I had emailed prior to assembly is the round gasket that is supplied is too big and sloppy even though I had used high temp thread sealant the gasket should of had a better fit. I will find out this winter as for heating capabilities. Thank-You!
Paul - 05/31/2019Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
Ordered 2 of these for the twin 5.9 Cummins engines in our boat. Installed them into a 3/4" NPT fitting in the head of each motor. Work great so far, keeps the motors just under 100 degrees. Makes starting much easier and almost no smoke out of either engine.
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
Works well. Thanks
Review from a similar Frost Plug Style in Vehicle Heaters
I keep it plugged in whenever the temperature goes below - 15 C. It keeps the engine oil warm, next time starting the car is easy and don't need to warm up before driving, which save time & gas.
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