Block heater location question

[Christopher]

I bought a block heater for my Kubota L2550DT and the instructions say to put it in the screw in freeze plug hole on the right front side of the engine, I don't see any such plug! none anywhere on the engine! now, I could be missing something, have been known to do it before, so, where do I put the block heater on this thing? it also says on the instructions that I need to use a 1"x3/4" adaptor, for the L series tractor. I seem to use the tractor most on the coldest days, -30 degrees below zero or colder, getting rid of snow, pulling a neighbors 2wd out of a snowbank, or pulling my pickup out! which is why I want the block heater. So, anybody know where it goes? thanks a bunch, Chris

 

[art]

What kit did you buy? Was it from Kubota or where?

 

[Christopher]

It was from my local H.E. Everson, it says on the package it will fit a Kubota L series tractor, maby it means only the newer ones.

 

[art]

Is there a part number on it?

 

[Christopher]

I think it is C LRI843 it also has the number 16902 on it, and GY it is made by Philips & Temro industries Inc.

 

[art]

The part number should be 70000-92500. You have to remove a soft plug close to the center of the engine, with a plastic mallet you drive in the bushing that is supplied, and install the heater. Be sure it is going in straight and don't allow it to bottom out. They do work fine when installed right.

 

[Christopher]

Thanks a ton, you are fast! I guess I have to go back to the auto parts store and get a diferent one.

 

[art]

Chris I think you just answered your problem, auto parts don't always work. There is two numbers in the Kubota book but we only stock the one that I gave to you for pricing reasons. The unit is a screw in after you set a bushing into the block.

 

[Christopher]

Art,
How much do you charge for it? do you ship? I might be interested in one if I can't get one locally, Thanks, Chris

 

[kubmech]

Art, don't forget to mention, when removing the freeze plug if drilling, don't let the drill bit go too deep. Have seen a case where someone drilled straight into the cylinder. OUCH!!!

 

[Jeff396]

Man, now I don't feel so bad accidently putting a hole in my hardwood floor while trying to fish some electrical cable!

Jeff

 

[Christopher]

Gee don't scare me to death! now I want to have it done at a shop so they can fix it if they mess it up!

 

[MikeGross]

I just bought the Kubota block heater for my L2500, but have not installed it yet. What is the best way to remove the "freeze plug" without causing damage or contamination to my tractor?

 

[BobinCols]

Drain coolant . Take sharp punch or screwdriver and poke hole in freeze plug. Then pop freeze plug out of block. When making hole in freeze plug don't hit hard enough to damage cyl block behind plug as there isn't much area between block and plug. When installing new block heater, make sure electrode does not touch interior of block. The worst thing you can do to a engine mounted block heater (not tube type) is to run engine with heater plugged in. Air bubbles may form on electrode and burn it out sooner than normal.