M7040 Block heater

[SBLGFD]

Hello to all and thanks in advance,

Getting ready to install a Kubota block heater in one of my freeze plugs on my 2012 M7040.

Wondering if there is a preferred location or better freeze plug to use . Otherwise I was figuring to go with the best access. I have read through some of the issues others have had where they have used a drill on the freeze plug and then had some significant problems - so hoping to avoid any and all of that.

Thanks

Chris

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Left side, good access location.
NO drill, simple as that.
Just drive it in on one side and it will spin and then pull it out with pliers.

 

[russell.still.5]

Thought there was a threaded hole in the side of the block that the Kubota block heater screwed into.


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[North Idaho Wolfman]

You know Russell is right, there is a threaded plug on that engine.

 

[SBLGFD]

Yes there is a threaded plug as shown in the drawing - takes a 17mm Allen - I used a 1/2 drive version with an extension.

Problem is the Kubota block heater part #70000-00297 is to small for the threaded opening in the block.

I’ll call the dealer Monday and see what other options are out there

 

[Dave_eng]

When I bought my 2012 M7040 the dealer installed a screw in block heater.

Dealer should be able to get you one which fits.

Sent you a PM

Dave