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Old May 20, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Something appears to be missing (Sensor?)

I was underneath my '89 F-150 302 yesterday repairing a brake hose that exploded on me and I happened to look up and notice something strange that I hadn't before. On the passenger side just above the oil pan is what appears to be an electrical plug of some kind. Now my Oil sending unit is located on the driver's side by the filter, so what is this on the other side? I'm just baffled by this discovery and would greatly appreciate any help.

 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Looks like it might be a block heater? Mine had one too, there's a cord that plugs into that, with the opposite end being a normal 120v plug.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Huh...never knew those came stock. Well thank you, just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything lol.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Second the block heater.
 
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Old May 21, 2013 | 05:07 AM
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It could be aftermarket, mine was and looked very similar to that.
 
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