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Nov 30, 2019 | 05:50 PM

hotweekend

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Block heather

Hello folks! Couple days ago, the temperature drop to the 20's here in Atlanta, then I decide to plug the block heather for the first time on my 17' F450... why not
At that time I realize that the guys at Gwinnett place Ford ruined the plug so instead replacing the wiring I come up with the same sistem I used on my 00' F450 years ago.
What you think about it?

Nov 30, 2019 | 05:56 PM

ford390gashog

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Was the block heater recall done? I know it was practice to disable the cords until the replacement became available.

Nov 30, 2019 | 06:07 PM

hotweekend

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Yes, they work on the front of my truck and one of those times they said they did it...

Nov 30, 2019 | 06:32 PM

Absoluteblack2018

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Where did you get the part for the socket? I hate having the floppy cord in the front.

Nov 30, 2019 | 06:33 PM

98ramtough

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look up shore power plug on amazon. There are a few different really nice ones. They are commonly used in marine applications for shore power.

Nov 30, 2019 | 06:59 PM

hotweekend

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Yes, you are correct. I got it a west Marine for 29.99 bucks.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/marin...-inlet--191991

Nov 30, 2019 | 07:19 PM

98ramtough

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You picked the best one my imo my friend. Marinco is awesome.

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Dec 1, 2019 | 06:06 AM

harmanrk

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Block heater cable recall #1, was to inspect and replace the cable if needed. #2 was to disable the cable. #3 was to replace the cable with the new design.

Seems OP's truck never had recall #3 preformed.