How to: Block heater cord install
05-14-2009, 03:40 AM
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08-05-2009, 12:12 PM
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I'm glad I stumbled into this thread. It doesen't get that cold here in northern AL but the block heater sounds like a good idea for having heat quicker in them 30 degree mornings. So I read this thread, get up and go out to the parking lot to check if I have a cord installed before I order one and what do I find? Factory installed!!!. ( I have only owned this truck 6 weeks)
08-07-2009, 09:28 PM
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I'm glad I stumbled into this thread. It doesen't get that cold here in northern AL but the block heater sounds like a good idea for having heat quicker in them 30 degree mornings. So I read this thread, get up and go out to the parking lot to check if I have a cord installed before I order one and what do I find? Factory installed!!!. ( I have only owned this truck 6 weeks)
10-19-2009, 08:36 PM
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Great install description. I would only add that an auto-eject receptacle will prevent the embarassment of dragging an A.C. cord down the road with you when you forget to unplug first.
Kussmaul makes a good one that most of the fire apparatus mfg's install.
Here's a link if you're interested
http://www.kussmaul.com/091-55-20-120.html
Kussmaul makes a good one that most of the fire apparatus mfg's install.
Here's a link if you're interested
http://www.kussmaul.com/091-55-20-120.html
. I'm confussed about the install, I looked at their PDF. Does the heater plug go into the "front" (that part ejects the plug) and the upper side black wire run to Incoming power to vehicle. I'm sure I'm just not getting it, I know the Incoming power to vehicle can't be whats plugged into the Garage or I'd still end up dragging a cord
Please help
10-29-2009, 02:10 PM
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Thanks Madhat. Good job with the pics. I was just thinking of doing it too but had not gotten that far. I'm sure I won't need it here in central Cal but may when I travel to the "great white north!"
11-26-2009, 09:20 AM
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My truck came with the cord, but my fathers Ford did not and I just installed his yesterday.
The 2 prong connector for the Ford is the exact same as the Dodge. I called Ford to buy the cord and the parts guy had the gall to tell me to come on down it is in stock and it is $99.00.
Carquest had the cord in stock as well and it was $19.00. Here's the part number carquest part# 78064
The 2 prong connector for the Ford is the exact same as the Dodge. I called Ford to buy the cord and the parts guy had the gall to tell me to come on down it is in stock and it is $99.00.
Carquest had the cord in stock as well and it was $19.00. Here's the part number carquest part# 78064