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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Block heater mod??
Looking to do the block heater mod. Which is when you mount the plug on the front bumper to eliminate the cord. Anyone have a link to the write up?? Thanks guys
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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I saw a thread somewhere...I remember a lot of guy's are mounting a "wet" environment plug/cover to their driver side bumper and middle trim area.
Drilled, recessed and looks nice...can't remember the brand name!
I want to find one....my plug cover collects a little rain water...not good.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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Found It...via Action4478




Marinco is the make.....
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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TJ Did it first & I think he did do a write up on it ,,,
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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TJ's write up on it is here ....
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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1 MARINCO 527RI FLANGED INLET DUST RESISTANT 15 AMP - eBay (item 150508851827 end time Dec-18-10 04:09:03 PST)
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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HAHAHAHAH! Cut the hole got the plug to fit...Then looked for my heater cord because its a southern truck......Well....It has a plug where it should be..FML!
 
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Originally Posted by Action4478
TJ's write up on it is here ....
I got to the link listed here, but can't get to the link mentioned in the photos.

Could it be copied and pasted to here or sent to me via PM, please?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Thanks...I was looking for the part and pulled the trigger with ebay...$15.00 w/frieght.
 
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Me too, hope its worth the $15
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by usmcdaveII
Me too, hope its worth the $15
Mine was a lot more than that ....
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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I got mine for 16$ at west marine today. Now i need to order a block heater lol...Anyone know where i can get one? The kind that threads in. All ive seen is the freeze plug style
 
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Ford can get you one for about 120 bucks that is the OEM part... or the international dealer.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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HAHAHAHAH! Cut the hole got the plug to fit...Then looked for my heater cord because its a southern truck......Well....It has a plug where it should be..FML!
Really , that is the first time I have ever heard that ..

I might have the heater unit , If I do you can have it,,, then you will just need the cord ...Any wire will do then...
 
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Really , that is the first time I have ever heard that ..

I might have the heater unit , If I do you can have it,,, then you will just need the cord ...Any wire will do then...
Mine didnt have one either Rick. I think it was an option in 97, although most trucks got them.
 
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