RobVG
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Nothing we have has a pyrometer.
Nothing we have has a pyrometer.
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Eng. oil change interval 500hrs...... seems a bit long.
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CRAFT
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LOL ! …… Sounds like me 'ol '81 Louis w/3208 na …… about as plain as plain could be, only extra gauge is the air-pressure ….LOL
I installed a block heater last month on my Kubota engine- its nice to feel a warm engine on a cold day. FYI: I used Kats block heater got it off Ebay for about $18.00, screw in type about 1.5hrs install time. Mine took the Kats 11407
This is in reply to MELLI's concerning a block heater.
This is in reply to MELLI's concerning a block heater.
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Errol
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It's not just the cost of the oil change and down time, those dang filters can get you in the wallet too!!
mikebramel
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If you dont want to pull the frost plugs you can install an inline heater on the lower hose
I have a Kubota with a D1105 engine. I too was nervous about removing a frost plug-but this was a little different . Just above the starter and a little to the left you will see a 1 inch screw in bung style plug( its NPT ) it has a hex that a 17mm bolt head fits. Make yourself a tool that uses the 17mm bolt. The first one I made I just welded a nut to the bolt--not strong enough! Made a stronger one and with a flex handle and a cheater pipe it came out easy, was not rusted they just put them in tight at factory. From there just follow inst from Kats. The heater I have is 400 watts and does a great job getting block warm in about 45-60 min . Starts just like you were just running it . Go to http://fivestarmanufacturing.com/Guides and find with model your Kubota engine takes. Fits perfect no cutting hoses or finding a place for a water heater. Same as dealer sells just less $. If you have problems will try to get pic let me know.
Thanks Jack, mine is a 2203...I will have to take a closer look tomorrow in the light. Looking at pic, I cannot go left of starter...I do have a coolant drain petcock. I do like pics...
The lower rad hose sounds interesting mike, but I cannot see getting at it easily...
The lower rad hose sounds interesting mike, but I cannot see getting at it easily...
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Wow, thanks for link Jack...the options are endless. I had it in my head an oil heater was the best way to go...see what they want for a cab heater line heater...playing with rad hose has me worried about blocking flow. I do see a big honkin frost plug in above pic....lol
Wonder what type Bobcat sells...?
A heat pad for tank (it is plastic) and one for oil pan would really get Bobby up and running first thing in morning....
Wonder what type Bobcat sells...?
A heat pad for tank (it is plastic) and one for oil pan would really get Bobby up and running first thing in morning....
Thanks Jack, mine is a 2203...I will have to take a closer look tomorrow in the light. Looking at pic, I cannot go left of starter...I do have a coolant drain petcock. I do like pics...
The lower rad hose sounds interesting mike, but I cannot see getting at it easily...
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Looked up your engine and you need to remove a frost plug 1 3/8". That may be it right above your red battery cable on block .about the same place mine is but my engine is different and facing 180 to where fan is on left. Measure the frost plug looks like there is room to work if that's it. Dealer may have info on your model too.