SA425 Block Heater Kit #119E21-95010 - Installation

[LogCabinRanch]

I went on installing the OEM Yanmar Block Heater Kit #119E21-95010 but I could not get the plug out using a screwdriver. Instructions call for hitting the inner edge, but the plug is smooth, there is no inner edge that I could see. Did anyone installed this, and if so what was the trick to get this plug out? Thank you for any suggestion.

 

[bmaverick]

There are ways to get the plug loose. Plenty of YT vids on the topic.

Attached is the generic Yanmar block heater types and helpful instructions.

 

[RjCorazza]

Try pounding on the furthest from center to rotate the plug. The last freeze plug I removed I had to punch a hole near the edge, then pry it out.

 

[LogCabinRanch]

Try pounding on the furthest from center to rotate the plug. The last freeze plug I removed I had to punch a hole near the edge, then pry it out.

Thank you! I was tempted to drill a hole in it, and pry it out that way, but this is definitely cleaner approach. I am hoping that I will not push the plug too far inside while doing it...