Got chased by the orange snake in my driveway...
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Here is a link to their tech article on it:http://www.thedieselstop.com/content...r%20Plug%20Mod
Mods/Admin: if you don't like the link just delete it. I'm not sure if you'll take issue to this particular site, seeing as they don't care much about a Cummins anyway.
Mods/Admin: if you don't like the link just delete it. I'm not sure if you'll take issue to this particular site, seeing as they don't care much about a Cummins anyway.
For anyone else who may be interested, here is the Marinco socket that is waterproof :
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/196740658.htm
I am going to use 2 of those, one on the front bumper, and one on the rear bumper, and wire them in parallel.
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http://www.boatersworld.com/product/196740658.htm
I am going to use 2 of those, one on the front bumper, and one on the rear bumper, and wire them in parallel.
This way, I won't have to link to a FORD site
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Having them wired in paralel....
So when the truck is plugged in, you can go to the other end and lift thecover and recieve the shock of a lifetime?
Might want to rethink the safety pionts of a "hot" inlet.
So when the truck is plugged in, you can go to the other end and lift thecover and recieve the shock of a lifetime?
Might want to rethink the safety pionts of a "hot" inlet.
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Obviously it must get colder than I thought.
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Thanks P.J. Exactly what I was looking for. Don't worry about that link, looks just fine to me.
For anyone else who may be interested, here is the Marinco socket that is waterproof :
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/196740658.htm
I am going to use 2 of those, one on the front bumper, and one on the rear bumper, and wire them in parallel.
For anyone else who may be interested, here is the Marinco socket that is waterproof :
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/196740658.htm
I am going to use 2 of those, one on the front bumper, and one on the rear bumper, and wire them in parallel.
that a boat supply house might be easier to find than a big rig parts house.
I have yet to be chased, but I've blown the ground fault more times than I'd like,
need to get a way to keep the connection out of the elements.
Plenty of real estate on my front bumper to install a connector, just have to get off my keester and get'r done.
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JRS - I installed the Marinco in the front black lower fascia and it works great - looks pretty good too, blending right in. I like that it's waterproof!
If you really want to get fancy with your installation, try running the block heater off of an inverter with a timer...
If you really want to get fancy with your installation, try running the block heater off of an inverter with a timer...
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Cause if you did, you would rethink that statement!
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It is cold in Guam?
Well, I've done it now. I left the block heater plugged in when I left home one day. Needless to say, the bright orange extension cord start following me, also came with some wierd noises when the slack ran out and pulled the plugs out from the behind the grill.
So now I have a block heater cord that I have to repair, so I though while I was at it, to put a bumper mounted cord socket in. Anyone know know where I can get a decent looking socket for the front bumper? My wife isn't too keen on the idea of me putting an outdoor rated house socket on the front bumper.
So now I have a block heater cord that I have to repair, so I though while I was at it, to put a bumper mounted cord socket in. Anyone know know where I can get a decent looking socket for the front bumper? My wife isn't too keen on the idea of me putting an outdoor rated house socket on the front bumper.
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JRS - I installed the Marinco in the front black lower fascia and it works great - looks pretty good too, blending right in. I like that it's waterproof!
If you really want to get fancy with your installation, try running the block heater off of an inverter with a timer...
If you really want to get fancy with your installation, try running the block heater off of an inverter with a timer...
It doesn't. Coldest temp I have ever seen here was either 73° or 74°. I just like using the block heater to pre-warm the engine. Less wear and tear, and a little more peace of mind for me.