Marinco Block Heater Plug Installation
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Marinco Block Heater Plug Installation
I recently purchased the Marinco block heater plug. What other items are needed for the installation on my 05? 2nd question, where can I get them and how much should I expect to spend. Thanks.
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If Your Talking about the lil male weather proof plug that mounts on your front bumper, the website GENOS GARAGE has it in the electrical section, goes for about $35 or so, and comes with a little bracket that mounts to your front bumper. Its called the WIGIDIGIT block heater plug. I'll try to post a link below, been a while for me, so I dont know if its gonna work,,,
http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WD-BHP
http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WD-BHP
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I bought that connector. Look in my gallery or someone can post the pics (slow connection here in Iraq) and see what I did. I love it and it was way cheaper than the widgit. Same connector actually. I didn't use anything but the plug as far as I remember. Cut the end off the facory cord and wired it up.
good luck
good luck
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you don't have to pay 40 bucks for one of those if you go to any boat store like bass pros there like 13-15 bucks and the way they mount is like any electrical explosion proof conduit connector they have the lock ring on the back that screws in. Either front mount by three #6 x 5/8 screws or rear mount by 1½" conduit locknut.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...D=shopping.com
http://www.marinco.com/docs/specs/150BBI.pdf
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...D=shopping.com
http://www.marinco.com/docs/specs/150BBI.pdf
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yeah but mine is mounted with a metal plate and it doesn't look tacked on the side of my bumper... :P
support Geno's... worth the extra $20 for a MORE solid mount...
support Geno's... worth the extra $20 for a MORE solid mount...
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Look sgood, but I just mounted mine below the front license plate. two years as well and never an issue. I like Genos, but that is a ridiculous price for that. I looked through my records and actuall only paid 12.00 shipped for that connector. Plenty of pics in my gallery
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I put it to the passenger side of the license plate holder, in the bumper skirt.
I also don't like the idea of drilling a hole or screwing into my bumper. It's gonna rust plenty fast on it's own. This one is rock solid and only cost me for the plug.
I also don't like the idea of drilling a hole or screwing into my bumper. It's gonna rust plenty fast on it's own. This one is rock solid and only cost me for the plug.
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I have a 2500 without tow hooks, so I have the plastic covers in place. I think Im gonna get the Marinco plug, and just drill a hole in the pass side cover, and mount it there. Should be solid enough, and Ill save about $22 doing it, But I do like how BMH95 did his, in the side of the plate holder, that will prob be my second option.
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Geno's kit has too small a bolt
Besides overpaying I wasted an hour fighting the small bolt, then going to the store to get the proper size faseners.
If you purchase 5/16" bolt with some 3/8 flat washers it holds nice. You might be able to get a 3/8 in there but I ran out of pateince and did not want to spend another $4 on top of the $38.
The other installs look great too.
If you purchase 5/16" bolt with some 3/8 flat washers it holds nice. You might be able to get a 3/8 in there but I ran out of pateince and did not want to spend another $4 on top of the $38.
The other installs look great too.
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