fredD

Hi guys, new here and good to meet you all.

This might be a silly question but i have a Leyland 384 and wondered if any one can tell me if this tractor has heater plugs fitted, i have looked all over and there is nothing that would say there is ie heater wiring etc. its a 1972 model and a great starter but i would be shocked if an engine of this age had no pre heating.

Thanks

Fred d

tractor beam

Welcome to the forum Fred! Does it have a pre heat spot in the ignition switch? It could have an intake heater, but I'm unsure if they did that back then as I always thought they did it with just the recent direct injection engines. Might check the intake manifold for signs of a heater. You also need to give us a few pictures of your machine!

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rsmith335

We have a 1990's Case back hoe, great starter, no nothing, just key and it's a turbo. All you need to get her started is a good battery.

tractor beam

My 990 has started up even in below zero without the intake heater, however I still will use the heater whenever it's below zero believing that it makes for less wear and tear on the engine. It does hammer away when you start it up when it's that cold without the heater and the plug heater unplugged. I never heard of a diesel without a heater of some sort, but I suppose if the manufacturer figures the engine will reside in say Cuba......Who knows.

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owner21

In my Leyland (around 90 PH ) was one fire plug in manifold. No like usually 4 glow plugs (one under piston).I hope You know what I mean

speedbuff

no factory glow plugs if one is installed it will be into the back of the head and hard to see .I will have a cold start button on the minimec injector pump thats all .T

speedbuff

no factory glow plugs if one is installed it will be into the back of the head and hard to see .I will have a cold start button on the minimec injector pump thats all .They are a great cold starter .Most here in canada have an block heater installed inline of heater hoses . Love these tractors

owner21

Hi The place where I live is Poland cold pole... So I had heater in Us Mercedes 100MB . In attached files build of Fire plug- maybe its useful..

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