L185 question

[19red66]

I own a L185 never had any problems until the other day, I started it up and oil poured out from behind the alternator, a small aluminum plug had been forced out small problem fixed already, The question is I here their may be the same type plug in the end of the camshaft. Can anyone tell me if the L185 engine had this also. I would like to know for sure so I know if I need to watch the oil light. Thank You in advance

Mike

 

[Daren Todd]

Yup, your camshaft has that plug

 

[gpreuss]

There is also a small plug on the right hand side of the engine block, not too far from the gear case housing, if I remember correctly.
The guy that I sold the tractor to had it blow out about a year after I sold it to him. The plug was in plain sight. When it blew out, it shot oil out about 10 feet. He never did find the plug. Replaced it, and all was OK.

 

[Daren Todd]

There is also a small plug on the right hand side of the engine block, not too far from the gear case housing, if I remember correctly.
The guy that I sold the tractor to had it blow out about a year after I sold it to him. The plug was in plain sight. When it blew out, it shot oil out about 10 feet. He never did find the plug. Replaced it, and all was OK.

Interesting, i bet mine has that same plug on the block. Will have to look and see