Engine block heater cord
I'm hitting easy street
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From: Central Oregon
Here is the Kats catalog, first one in the list:
Catalog
Page 13 for 6.0L and page 44 for the VT365 which also shows the Cordset for replacement.
Block heater part # incase they need replaced-----30513
Replacement cord part# 28216 (Cordset: 120V)
A quick look on-line: $13.68
Contact Kats for confirmation of parts:
Contact
Catalog
Page 13 for 6.0L and page 44 for the VT365 which also shows the Cordset for replacement.
Block heater part # incase they need replaced-----30513
Replacement cord part# 28216 (Cordset: 120V)
A quick look on-line: $13.68
Contact Kats for confirmation of parts:
Contact
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if I buy this after market cord (through amazon)It means that I have to get under each time and make a direct plug....and then again take it out (unplug the whole cord) to get going?...is there antyhthing thats is permanent (fixed)with a nice plug/in end....I'm thinking OEM maybe? how do the OEM's look like. Thanks.
I'm hitting easy street
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From: Central Oregon
if I buy this after market cord (through amazon)It means that I have to get under each time and make a direct plug....and then again take it out (unplug the whole cord) to get going?...is there antyhthing thats is permanent (fixed)with a nice plug/in end....I'm thinking OEM maybe? how do the OEM's look like. Thanks.
The OEM from Ford will, or, should come with zip ties and push pins and the cover over the cord. That is the reason, or one reason, they are more costly than aftermarket cords.
At least, that is what I have seen in research.
New User
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From: Houston, Tx
they oem's are the same as the zerostart. there is a retainer screw that tightens down over the connector to secure it to the actual heater . Then on the opposite side, you have the male plug end that connects to your extension cord. oem or aftermarket, you will need to just plug in the extension cord placed just under the grill or fenderwell. where ever you decide to afix the cord to the frame.
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OEM block heater cord
bought the cord today OEM...hopefully no more cold stars. 121 bones plus tax.
...so most of you say about three hrs.? what happens if you leave it plugged in all night...8 to 10 hrs persay. Thanks.
...so most of you say about three hrs.? what happens if you leave it plugged in all night...8 to 10 hrs persay. Thanks.
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right...outside temps...good , good point there. Here will be around mid 40's this coming week...so about 3 hrs shod be good you think?
this is the cord. Havent installed it yet. Should be easy with the handed instructions.
this is the cord. Havent installed it yet. Should be easy with the handed instructions.
Fleet Owner
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From: Spanaway
Looks like it comes with a how 2.
I have left mine plugged in over night and was
nice and toasty warm when I went out to start.
I was only 30F that night. I don't recall the coolant temp.
Sean
I have left mine plugged in over night and was
nice and toasty warm when I went out to start.
I was only 30F that night. I don't recall the coolant temp.
Sean
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dealer wants to charge 184 bones to install this cord...is there anything special to this install? i'm just wondering. I m fixing to install it myself later on today is there anything I shoud/do know before I do it?...
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Really easy install... Run the cord through from the front to the back. Easiest way to see is get on your back under the truck on passenger side. Feet towards the front bumper. Head back even with the transmission. Push yourself up on an elbow and look above the starter. You can easily and clearly see the plug. Push it in and you're done.
My dealer wanted $125 just for the cord, so I picked up an aftermarket cord with the same plug from carquest for $17. It's too short to reach the front bumper, so I mounted it below the passenger side door. I think I'm gonna attach an extension though, and move it, cause after driving through mud and snow I have to chip ice off the plug every night.
My aftermarket cord appears to be working well... I couldn't get the locking ring to screw on, and was afraid it would fall off all the time, but its held firm for about a month now.
I leave mine plugged all night and typically see temps around 125 in the morning. Ambient temps in the teens at night.
My dealer wanted $125 just for the cord, so I picked up an aftermarket cord with the same plug from carquest for $17. It's too short to reach the front bumper, so I mounted it below the passenger side door. I think I'm gonna attach an extension though, and move it, cause after driving through mud and snow I have to chip ice off the plug every night.
My aftermarket cord appears to be working well... I couldn't get the locking ring to screw on, and was afraid it would fall off all the time, but its held firm for about a month now.
I leave mine plugged all night and typically see temps around 125 in the morning. Ambient temps in the teens at night.
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From: Virgina Beach, VA
The aftermarket cord works like a champ and plugs into my extension cord to the house at the front bumper. lot of people permantly mounted it by wiring in a receptacle attached to the front bumper. looks really good
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They say you only need 4 hours to bring your coolent temp up to the proper temp for starting. What you should do is get a timer and set it for 3am so you can start your truck at 7am. Any longer you are just wasting electricity. Of course if you need your vehicle in an emergency, it may not start. You need to decide, plugged in all night or on a timer.