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Block (Freeze Plug) Heater location?


Synchman

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I have a 1990 with a 4.0L v6. I obtained a Kats block heater for it. I drained the coolant, removed the starter, and pulled the freeze plug at the drivers side rear of the engine. There was not sufficient clearance inside the freeze plug hole to install the block heater.

There was also no clearance to install a rubber expanding freeze plug, so I had to contort around and pound in a brass one to plug the hole.

Is there anyone with a block heater on their truck that can tell me which freeze plug hole was used for the installation? The last thing I need to do is pull another freeze plug and have it not fit again. They are a bear to get out without pulling the engine.
 


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When I had one on my former 2.9L, it was installed in the front of the driver's side head, behind the power steering pump.

I think the same location will work on a 4.0L. Certainly, pounding a replacement in if it doesn't work will be a whole lot easier.
 

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I have a 93 4.0 Ranger and according to the instructions, it says front / right location. In my trruck this is right behind the motor mount & exhaust manifold, a real pain to get to. I'm putting it off for this year, thinking about putting in a lower hose heater. Looks much easier and this truck has a good vertical position in the hose for one...
 

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I have a 93 4.0 Ranger and according to the instructions, it says front / right location. In my trruck this is right behind the motor mount & exhaust manifold, a real pain to get to. I'm putting it off for this year, thinking about putting in a lower hose heater. Looks much easier and this truck has a good vertical position in the hose for one...
That means passenger side? I can't even see my block on that side. Yikes!

Thanks for the info.
 

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