Block Heater for Willys

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   I drive my MB (I know not a CJ2A) everyday and cold starts are always an exciting adventure of cranking. I am wondering if anyone has found a good block heater for Willys Jeeps.

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TateC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 23 Feb. 2018 Location: SLC, Utah Status: Offline Points: 510	Post Options Post Reply Quote TateC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Block Heater for Willys Posted: 30 Oct. 2018 at 1:59pm
	I drive my MB (I know not a CJ2A) everyday and cold starts are always an exciting adventure of cranking. I am wondering if anyone has found a good block heater for Willys Jeeps.
	Tate Christensen 1941 Ford GP #9687 1943 Willys MB #263100 1944 Ford GPW #234613 1945 Willys CJ2A #10226

ndnchf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 22 Sep. 2017 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 2177	Post Options Post Reply Quote ndnchf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct. 2018 at 2:18pm
	I have one of these. I use it mostly on my old cub cadet I have set up for plowing snow. But it works well and gets plenty hot. I just stick it on the side of the block and throw an old blanket over the engine to hold the warmth in. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/kats-magnetic-heater-1153/6400086-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=6400086-P&adtype=pla_with_promotion&gclid=Cj0KCQjwguDeBRDCARIsAGxuU8b0Lr1MGbTwhUnDRUcmYUrt0qQqx30uKxzjCS-7Y3UKh5B7OhDsujcaAkQKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
	1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.

51mike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 07 Oct. 2019 Location: Garner Valley Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote 51mike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 June 2022 at 5:46pm
	Mine has a heater installed in the lower radiator hose. Inexpensive and simple installation. Works beautifully and is almost unseen. Plug it in for an hour and engine starts instantly. There are two other types that involve more effort. One type replaces a freeze plug and IMO it is probably the most efficient. It heats the engine quickly. The other is a tank type heater which requires a heater hose connection and tap into the lower block. Kind of ugly. All work fine, so it is really a matter of personal preference.

Oldpappy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 09 Apr. 2018 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 4899	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oldpappy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 June 2022 at 8:28pm
	Mike, Did you realize this discussion is four years old? Doesn't matter your information may help someone.
	If you can't get there in a Jeep you don't need to be there!

cpt logger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 23 Sep. 2012 Location: Western Colorad Status: Offline Points: 3039	Post Options Post Reply Quote cpt logger Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 12 June 2022 at 7:52pm
	What I find works best is the block heater that either goes into a freeze plug or the kind that goes into the radiator hose. Although the heater hose ones work fine as well. In really cold climes, a battery heater is a big plus. One thing that helps a lot is a starter in good condition. Good heavy duty batteries help as well. One area that often gets overlooked is the battery cables. If they are corroded or too small, it can cause problems. For any six volt rig I own, I install size OO battery cables. I some times have to have them made at my local welding shop. I replace all three cables the two from the battery, one to the frame for ground and one to the foot starter switch. Then there is the one from the foot starter switch to the starter. I also run another ground from the frame to the engine block, but I am paranoid that way. IHTH, Cpt Logger.