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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Question Engine Block Heater Cord

Does anybody know where I can buy and engine block heater cord for less than $45.00? (OEM Part preferred) The cold weather is getting close.
Thanks for any leads!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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They're almost always listed on ebay pretty cheap. Or an IH truck dealer.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Are you sure yours isn't tucked behind the passenger side tow hook? I'd be surprised if a truck made for Wisconsin winters doesn't have one.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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I'm with barnbridge here. If you purchased your truck in Wis. then you should have the cord already installed. (one of the ten states that Ford decided would have the heater/cord standard).

I would check to see if it's not tucked away behind the bumper.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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I'm also in the market for a new one, last year my block heater was barely working so i'm hoping its just the cord, i ripped the head off and the wires were very corroded, so chances are thats all she was
 
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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ya I second ebay, ive seen them for 20-30 bucks!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Do you guys think it is worth it to buy a factory cord with the split loom and all the little deals to snap it into place? Those are like $75 on ebay, or you can just get a plain old cord for like $30 and zip-tie it...
 
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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My truck actually took delivery in Michigan. I am too surprised that it did not come with a cord. It came with the block heater cause I can see it and it has no cord. I was told that Ford installs the block heater in the "Cold States" but the cord is extra. Nice huh!
Also when I get a cord do you guys recommend that I smear a little dielectric grease on it? Thanks
 
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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I'm in Florida and my truck has one, how could yours not way up there? I had to go hunting for mine. It was stuffed in behind the passenger towhook like barnbridge said.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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The block heater is installed in all 6.0L engines, the cord was only installed in "cold" states. I don't remember which ones that is, but I know IL wasn't one. I bought the cord at my local international dealer for $40.20 (part number 1686485).
 
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