Block heater install questions

[steviep]

So I ordered my block heater today for my 18 Ck3510hse . How hard does the freeze plug come out and what is the best way. I did order it from my dealer so I hope it goes in good. I did buy a lower hose heater but it doesn't look like it would fit well. The hose is only about 6 " long and not much room between the exhaust pipe, heat shield and radiator hose.

 

[PEJ5]

I pondered installing a block heater and came across this video. I suspect it will be a similar install process for you.

Kioti DK50SE Block Heater Install - YouTube

Too bad the the frost plug in this video was not already threaded.

Let us know how it goes and please share some photos.

Peter

 

[steviep]

Thank you , I 've watched this video, seems to be the only one on tube. I'm just a little Leary of removing the freeze plug. I guess don't want to screw up.

 

[lilranch2001]

Yea, I am about the same.
Many older TBN'ers may remember a thread on a freeze plug removal that went bad.....

Ended up tearing down a almost brand new (Bota I beleive) completly down to repair it

 

[wagne223]

Thank you , I 've watched this video, seems to be the only one on tube. I'm just a little Leary of removing the freeze plug. I guess don't want to screw up.

Removing a freeze plug is not the problem.
Installing them is the problem.

Does your block heater completely replace the plug?
Is it press in or the rubber type that you screw to expand?

 

[jabelding]

Check out this thread my info starts on post 28 have pics on the full install with the required bushing.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/368578-best-choice-engine-heater-ck.html

 

[J H Musser]

If you are not comfortable with the freeze plug removal, I purchased one of these several years ago and it can be moved from one tractor or (vehicle) to another.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...-heater/3400017/4871386/2013/ford/f-150?pos=6

 

[coldsteelva]

DO NOT USE A POWER DRILL TO ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE FREEZE PLUG

 

[xcgreene]

If you are not comfortable with the freeze plug removal, I purchased one of these several years ago and it can be moved from one tractor or (vehicle) to another.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...-heater/3400017/4871386/2013/ford/f-150?pos=6

Ive got the same one I think, but purchased here. https://www.amazon.com/Zerostart-34...=B0076DUV2Q&psc=1&refRID=P2HXVTV8ZFW7RXJSG031

sort of a multiple utility for me, but so far works good.

 

[steviep]

I got the block heater installed today, we have a young man in town who repairs diesel trucks where he works. He is very methodical in what he does so 2 hours later and 80 bucks later all it needs is anti freeze and a couple of tyraps. I need to let sealant cure at least 24 hours. I will try and post pictures tomorrow.