BX2680 or B2301 block heater install

[TRUCK3]

I'm looking to install a block heater on my new to me BX2680 when I do a coolant change. Part no is 70000-73274. It is a screw in type rather than the freeze plug replacement on the smaller D902 BX2380 engine.

I've got the install instructions from the dealer which are pretty generic, looks as though this block heater installs on a number of 3 and 4 cyl Kubota engines. Install location looks to be a plug on the right side (looking forward from the seat) on the block between the starter and oil filter. I don't find any youtube videos or write ups on this block heater install. I thought I would see if anyone with a D1005 engine has this installed and could confirm the install location and maybe a photo? thanks in advance for any help.

Here's a photo of the right side of my engine block and plug

 

[whitetiger]

Drain the coolant, the drain plug is right below the heater location. Remove the large plug (17mm Allen wrench), put sealer on the heater threads, screw it in and attach the cord. Refill with coolant, and plug in the heater to test for proper operation.

 

[TRUCK3]

Thanks for the reply whitetiger. What would you use on the block heater threads? I've got Loctite red and then plumbing materials - teflon tape, etc. Or should I pick up something else?

 

[6869704x4]

I would use teflon tape. Pipe thread right?

 

[whitetiger]

Teflon tape would be fine.

 

[DustyRusty]

Thanks for the reply whitetiger. What would you use on the block heater threads? I've got Loctite red and then plumbing materials - teflon tape, etc. Or should I pick up something else?

Yes, you can use Teflon tape, however, since Teflon is so slippery, you lose all feel about how tight it is. I know of an experienced plumber that was installing a new cast iron boiler and he threaded a 3" pipe into the casting using Teflon tape on the threads. As he tightened the pipe, the cast iron cracked and the boiler was junk. Pipe threads are tapered, and as they go in they push against the sides. For all these reasons, I will only use pipe dope on pipe threads, unless they are old threads that have been used many times before. In those cases, I use pipe dope and cotton sewing thread wrapped in the threads to make a leakproof seal. Good luck, and I hope that you don't damage your engine block.