Engine block heater cord
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what a PITA this was. Finally got it after 3hrs of forum research, youtube (found none) , budlight...plus some other readings here and there. It is installed now, just like the instructions calls for. Each harness pin fitted exactly on each hole along the way...looks good and glad save the 182 bucks it costs to have it installed. With that money I bought an oil filter cap, a coolant cap and reservoir thank(it was leaking some) fixed now. Also bought fuel and oil filters. Truck just had a tranny heat flush and coolant flush too. Runs a lot better. I stil have to clean the EGR valve sometime next week.
So any how, I plugged the thing last night (Around 49f here) left it run for 5 hrs+ and scII read in the morining (at 6am) around 125F EOT/ ECT on average making an easy/smooth start. Love it. Thankyou all for the advice and general info regarding the subject.
So any how, I plugged the thing last night (Around 49f here) left it run for 5 hrs+ and scII read in the morining (at 6am) around 125F EOT/ ECT on average making an easy/smooth start. Love it. Thankyou all for the advice and general info regarding the subject.
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No, they don't have a t stat. It is just an element.
And, if you leave the trucks heat setting on high and the direction on defrost, the heat will rise up through the defroster and help keep the windshield clear of ice.
And, if you leave the trucks heat setting on high and the direction on defrost, the heat will rise up through the defroster and help keep the windshield clear of ice.
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I have a 2007 F250 6.0L, original owner, and have used the block heater feature every winter when temps get below 30 degrees F. I had it plugged in over Thanksgiving weekend and forgot about it. when i went outside i saw smoke coming from the bumper and both the extension cord and the block heater cord were hot, singed and smoking. awfully close to catching fire. admittedly i guess i had it plugged in for too long. hopefully this is a mistake you guys can learn from.
i'm going to replace the block heater cable. any comments from the forum would be welcomed. thanks
i'm going to replace the block heater cable. any comments from the forum would be welcomed. thanks
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I have a 2007 F250 6.0L, original owner, and have used the block heater feature every winter when temps get below 30 degrees F. I had it plugged in over Thanksgiving weekend and forgot about it. when i went outside i saw smoke coming from the bumper and both the extension cord and the block heater cord were hot, singed and smoking. awfully close to catching fire. admittedly i guess i had it plugged in for too long. hopefully this is a mistake you guys can learn from.
i'm going to replace the block heater cable. any comments from the forum would be welcomed. thanks
i'm going to replace the block heater cable. any comments from the forum would be welcomed. thanks
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Any time you dealing with an element you need to test 2 things
resistance from each side of the element to each other should be
about 9~15 Ohms and then to ground from the element you
need to check with meter set to M Ohm you should see infinite resistance
On this last one if you see any resistance that means you have a damaged
element and are leaking power to ground. If you have this one a GFCI outlet
it will trip. Some people think the fix is to remove the ground pin and that
can,will and has gotten people killed.
The cord could over heat because of corrosion on on the male end you plug in
of the female end at the block. You need to check to see if they are clean. If
not some contact cleaner and then apply dielectric grease when you reassemble.
Sean
resistance from each side of the element to each other should be
about 9~15 Ohms and then to ground from the element you
need to check with meter set to M Ohm you should see infinite resistance
On this last one if you see any resistance that means you have a damaged
element and are leaking power to ground. If you have this one a GFCI outlet
it will trip. Some people think the fix is to remove the ground pin and that
can,will and has gotten people killed.
The cord could over heat because of corrosion on on the male end you plug in
of the female end at the block. You need to check to see if they are clean. If
not some contact cleaner and then apply dielectric grease when you reassemble.
Sean
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Mars 57 check this link out. I hope it gives you insight to your heater cord problem.
DTS Articles - Block Heater Cord Corrosion
Here another article on how to installed the cord.
DTS Articles - 6.0L Block Heater Cord Location and Routing
DTS Articles - Block Heater Cord Corrosion
Here another article on how to installed the cord.
DTS Articles - 6.0L Block Heater Cord Location and Routing
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Mars 57 check this link out. I hope it gives you insight to your heater cord problem.
DTS Articles - Block Heater Cord Corrosion
Here another article on how to installed the cord.
DTS Articles - 6.0L Block Heater Cord Location and Routing
DTS Articles - Block Heater Cord Corrosion
Here another article on how to installed the cord.
DTS Articles - 6.0L Block Heater Cord Location and Routing
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From: RI
New NAPA cord part number
It looks like napa has a new p/n for the block heater cord. Mine wore through and arced against the tow hitch, caught fire and popped the circuit breaker in the house early the other morning. No damage to the truck but got me moving real fast to put it out. It's been starting rough the last few mornings without the heater, its been down around 5 degrees. John
Engine Heater Power Cord(s)
Part Number: TWD 3600008
Engine Heater Power Cord(s)
Part Number: TWD 3600008
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From: Albuquerque
I just ordered and installed the amazon.com "Kart" cord.
It's just like the stock cord, 2 pins and a ring screw on connector, goes right onto the heater connection over the starter.
$14. (Free 2 day shipping as a Prime member)
Works great.
It's just like the stock cord, 2 pins and a ring screw on connector, goes right onto the heater connection over the starter.
$14. (Free 2 day shipping as a Prime member)
Works great.
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