oil pan plug washer?

[jbc118]

Hello, I was in the process of changing the oil on my BX2230 and noticed that the plug did not have a washer/gasket/o ring on the plug. I'm assuming that it should?? I'm in a bit of pinch because I need to move the tractor sooner than later.
Could someone advise on the type and size of washer that should go on??

Thanks!

 

[Henro]

I don't know, but would suggest you look at the parts diagram, which I think is available at either the Kubota or Messicks website, and see if anything other than the plug is shown...

Then if something is shown, order it, or pick one up at your local dealer if one is close by.

Edit: In a pinch, maybe some teflon tape wrapped around the threads on the drain plug would work temporarily, if a sealing washer is called for.

 

[jbc118]

6C090-58960....I'm pretty sure this is the OEM washer...I was hoping to find a substitute in the short term so i can move my tractor...
Might have to wait until Monday,

Thanks

 

[Fordtech86]

Can’t help with the washer, but did you make sure the old one isn’t still stuck on the oil pan?

 

[Dieseldonato]

Should have a copper washer on it if I'm not mistaken. Take the plug down to the auto parts shop and go through their selection. It's probably in your drain pan though.

 

[jbc118]

Can’t help with the washer, but did you make sure the old one isn’t still stuck on the oil pan?

yep...

 

[Dieseldonato]

Can’t help with the washer, but did you make sure the old one isn’t still stuck on the oil pan?

Great minds

 

[jbc118]

Should have a copper washer on it if I'm not mistaken. Take the plug down to the auto parts shop and go through their selection. It's probably in your drain pan though.

Boy, I don't know, I kept that plug upright and happened to notice it right away....
However, stranger things have happened!

 

[Dieseldonato]

Boy, I don't know, I kept that plug upright and happened to notice it right away....
However, stranger things have happened!

It happens to the best of us. I've accumulated quite a collection of sealing washers over the years working on heavy equipment, so I always have a spare on hand when it happens. Not if, but when. Any copper or aluminum sealing washer that fits will work. Buy 2 or 3 and toss the spares in your tool box for the next time.

 

[michigander]

Here is what the wrong size looks like , way to big , I bought new one at local dealer.

Auto parts store should have something to get er done today.
I was getting a couple drips. It was factory too big.
Autoparts it looks like brake caliper part.

 

[jbc118]

thanks....Messick's is showing

Here is what the wrong size looks like , way to big , I bought new one at local dealer.

Auto parts store should have something to get er done today.
I was getting a couple drips. It was factory too big.
Autoparts it looks like brake caliper part.


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Thanks, looks like the OEM washer is about 3/4" OD

 

[Henro]

I'm in a bit of pinch because I need to move the tractor sooner than later.

At the end of the day, it depends on how bad you need to move the tractor, and whether you would want to reuse oil you put in it (I would not myself).

If just moving it a bit, put some sealant of some kind on the threads, put the plug back in, fill the oil, and move the tractor. Later you can fix it properly...Frankly you could probably bypass any sealant on the threads of the plug for a temporary move.

Check later though before moving it again, just to be sure the oil level is still satisfactory.

 

[Dieseldonato]

At the end of the day, it depends on how bad you need to move the tractor, and whether you would want to reuse oil you put in it (I would not myself).

If just moving it a bit, put some sealant of some kind on the threads, put the plug back in, fill the oil, and move the tractor. Later you can fix it properly...Frankly you could probably bypass any sealant on the threads of the plug for a temporary move.

Check later though before moving it again, just to be sure the oil level is still satisfactory.

I agree... if it needs moved, just shove the plug in it fill it up with oil and get her moved.

 

[arml]

In a pinch I use dental floss wrapped close to the plug head.Just wrap it tight...good to go.

 

[lugbolt]

go to the parts store and tell em you need a washer to fit that bolt. They keep them with the brake parts. Hydraulic brake systems have the copper washers between the banjo bolt and the hose, and then between the hose and caliper or master cylinder. These washers work well on drain bolts too. I have one (1/2") on my truck. I picked up an entire kit of copper washers and use them pretty often. Wasn't real expensive best I remember but it's been a number of years ago when I got it.

this subject is a non-issue if you have a fluid evacuator. Stuff the tube down the dipstick hole turn it on and suck the pan dry without touching the drain bolt.

 

[GeoHorn]

Don’t use teflon tape, string or anything else instead of a copper washer. Tape will shred and possibly put particles into the sump where it will circulate.

The Worst Thing that can happen is your drain plug will stay “wet” with oil until you re-install a sealing washer. You can move your tractor. You can work your tractor. All that will happen is a drop of oil will hit the floor every day or so. How do I know? BTDT.

Finally, I bought a package/Assortment of copper washers at HF for such times. (Although I found the original washer in my drain pan and re-installed it AT THE NEXT OIL CHANGE 100 HOURS LATER.

You can move your tractor if it’s drain plug is installed without a washer.

Here’s a link to the HF copper washer assortment:

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[RCW]

I keep a washer for both the motor oil and HST drain plugs. Just in case. Thought I had lost the washer a long time ago, but it was there.

Hindsight, I would do as lugbolt or GeoHorn suggested. Just get a copper washer to fit.

Not saying this is your part number, but the kubota part for my tractor was $7.15 years ago….🥹

 

[GeoHorn]

go to the parts store and tell em you need a washer to fit that bolt. They keep them with the brake parts. Hydraulic brake systems have the copper washers between the banjo bolt and the hose, and then between the hose and caliper or master cylinder. These washers work well on drain bolts too. I have one (1/2") on my truck. I picked up an entire kit of copper washers and use them pretty often. Wasn't real expensive best I remember but it's been a number of years ago when I got it.

this subject is a non-issue if you have a fluid evacuator. Stuff the tube down the dipstick hole turn it on and suck the pan dry without touching the drain bolt.

The evacuators don’t work well on many tractors. For example, the “tunnel” type sumps common on 4WD tractors have dual drain plugs and the evacuator shoved down the dipstick tube will only reach into One Compartment…and not pull all the oil out of the sump.

 

[SDT]

Hello, I was in the process of changing the oil on my BX2230 and noticed that the plug did not have a washer/gasket/o ring on the plug. I'm assuming that it should?? I'm in a bit of pinch because I need to move the tractor sooner than later.
Could someone advise on the type and size of washer that should go on??

Thanks!

Not sure about the BX series but all of my Kubotas have a O ring type of seal permanently attached to the drain plug.

Have another look.

 

[lugbolt]

The evacuators don’t work well on many tractors. For example, the “tunnel” type sumps common on 4WD tractors have dual drain plugs and the evacuator shoved down the dipstick tube will only reach into One Compartment…and not pull all the oil out of the sump.

no but on a bx they work fine, and bx is what this post is about, not L series or M series or MX series or LX series, although I think on LX's it'll work on those too. Probably a lot of B series as well.