Question Block heater cord - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

Yooper75 · 02-26-2010, 11:50 AM

Well this morning I got a shock literally when I grabbed my block heater cord. The insulation cracked up against the plug and was shorting out on the wires I am really lucky the truck didnt go up in flames from this. What I am wondering is does anyone have a diagram of what wire goes where on the plug so I go to our local International dealer and get one of those nice chrome bumper mount plug units and rewire it.

Thank in advance for the help.

Dave

no-red 6 0 · 02-26-2010, 02:06 PM

Dave-
i don't have the 'wire' answer, someone should thou..........

however, you could prolly ask the IH dealer

p.s. look for my 'related' post!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yooper75 · 02-26-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by red 6 0-no

Dave-
i don't have the 'wire' answer, someone should thou..........

however, you could prolly ask the IH dealer

p.s. look for my 'related' post!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks I will try that and I will spend a little more time searching tonight when I get home from work I searched for about 15 minutes here at work.

architect-builder · 02-26-2010, 04:49 PM

I will take my replacement plug apart tonight and see which is which, in case no one has an answer.

Barrett

sagebel · 02-26-2010, 05:29 PM

Cut the plug off at an angle so you can match up the plug and wire. Use a meter and check resistance across the plug (wire to blade). You can then match up the wires for each blade on the new plug.

no-red 6 0 · 02-26-2010, 06:54 PM

yooper-

sorry, i should have been clearer....i meant my post relating to the cord - as in i forgot to unplug it and drove away today....

Yooper75 · 02-26-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by red 6 0-no

yooper-

sorry, i should have been clearer....i meant my post relating to the cord - as in i forgot to unplug it and drove away today....

That may have been what caused this as well I forgot to unplug mine about a month ago.

JLDickmon · 02-27-2010, 07:47 AM

if you're asking what wire relates to what blade on the plug...
the outside ones are line and neutral, the middle one is the ground lug...
and polarity is not a big deal, it's A/C, although if you really wanted to get technical, the large lug goes to the black wire, which should be a brass lug on your repair plug
I believe this is a UL standard..

iracemine · 02-27-2010, 08:09 AM

you know. I am going to drill a hole in my bumper and mount a receptical there because I cant tell you how many times I almost forget to unplug too, also I hate fishing for the damn plug at night and trying to match up the three holes in the dark. anyone else have done this yet???

bah... off to ace today, one day only sale of 20% might make it happen.

JLDickmon · 02-27-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by iracemine

you know. I am going to drill a hole in my bumper and mount a receptical there because I cant tell you how many times I almost forget to unplug too, also I hate fishing for the damn plug at night and trying to match up the three holes in the dark. anyone else have done this yet???

bah... off to ace today, one day only sale of 20% might make it happen.

what you want is not available at ACE..
you need to go to a marina and get a shore power outlet receptacle and plug.. (someone here did this? Barrett (a.k.a Architect-builder)?
IIRC they are spring loaded so they bust out the windows in the garage if you forget to unplug.

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Yooper75 Boost Junky Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Michigans Upper Pennisula Posts: 324 Thanks: 23 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Block heater cord Well this morning I got a shock literally when I grabbed my block heater cord. The insulation cracked up against the plug and was shorting out on the wires I am really lucky the truck didnt go up in flames from this. What I am wondering is does anyone have a diagram of what wire goes where on the plug so I go to our local International dealer and get one of those nice chrome bumper mount plug units and rewire it. Thank in advance for the help. Dave __________________ Dave 2006 F350 FX4 CC 6.0 PSD Some stock stuff and some not so stock stuff.....

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no-red 6 0 Senioritis Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: southmetro MN Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 22 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Dave- i don't have the 'wire' answer, someone should thou.......... however, you could prolly ask the IH dealer p.s. look for my 'related' post!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ SOLD F350.... Purchased 2006 Nissan Titan info to follow

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architect-builder SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jerome, Idaho Posts: 783 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts View Photos By: architect-builder	I will take my replacement plug apart tonight and see which is which, in case no one has an answer. Barrett __________________ Mine: 2003.25 F-350 Lariat CC, SRW,8' bed, 6.0, Torqshift, Toreador Red, Tan Leather, Trailer Tow, Rhino-Liner, Dee-Zee Platinum Box, Adjustable Pedals, Heated Seats, 6 Disk Changer, 04 Keypad, Clear Lense Clearance Lights (I drilled holes in my roof ), Running Board LED's, UnderCab Floods, AIC, 20% Tint, Escort 8500 X-50, Magellan Meridian Color Gps, 285x70x17 BFG Mud Terrain KM2's on Ultra StarGazers, DPPI Dual SS Turbo Back Exhaust. "E" Roids,"X" Springs,Issopro EV Pyro,Trans,Boost Guages, Under Dash Pod, Viair 550C AC, 24" & 27" Hadleys, Billet Cummins Killer Badges, Int. VT-365 Badges, 2006 Grill/bumper/Headlights/Warn SS Transformer and 16.5ti Winch, Overhead DVD, Headlight and Tailight Strobes & LEDs Hers: (Redhead): 2005 Eddie Bauer Excursion, DVD Rear Entertainment System, Toreador Red, 6.0L Powerstroke, 6 Disk Changer, all options, BFG Mud Terrain 285 KM2's. 1972 Ford Bronco "Bronco-13" Truck Pics More Pics

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sagebel Stock? Pfft! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 909 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts View Photos By: sagebel	Cut the plug off at an angle so you can match up the plug and wire. Use a meter and check resistance across the plug (wire to blade). You can then match up the wires for each blade on the new plug. __________________ Light weight 2011 F-250 6.7 CCSB 4x4 in Sterling Grey Metallic Daily rider: 2010 Cannondale Quick 4

02-26-2010, 06:54 PM	#6
no-red 6 0 Senioritis Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: southmetro MN Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 22 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	yooper- sorry, i should have been clearer....i meant my post relating to the cord - as in i forgot to unplug it and drove away today.... __________________ SOLD F350.... Purchased 2006 Nissan Titan info to follow

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JLDickmon ursus combibo Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 49041 Posts: 3,796 Thanks: 37 Thanked 265 Times in 249 Posts View Photos By: JLDickmon	if you're asking what wire relates to what blade on the plug... the outside ones are line and neutral, the middle one is the ground lug... and polarity is not a big deal, it's A/C, although if you really wanted to get technical, the large lug goes to the black wire, which should be a brass lug on your repair plug I believe this is a UL standard.. __________________ John '99 F250 7.3L auto 4wd CC/SB Last edited by JLDickmon; 02-27-2010 at 07:51 AM.

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iracemine black and tan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheese Curtain Posts: 914 Thanks: 46 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts	you know. I am going to drill a hole in my bumper and mount a receptical there because I cant tell you how many times I almost forget to unplug too, also I hate fishing for the damn plug at night and trying to match up the three holes in the dark. anyone else have done this yet??? bah... off to ace today, one day only sale of 20% might make it happen. __________________ coolant filter (dieselsite), CCV Mod (home made), 4" MBRP turbo back (dieselsite), turbo temp monitor (ISSPROdieselsite), DIY triple gauge kit (ITPdeisel), "fuel filler mod" (home made), stock 7.3 99.5' 2WD W/ more power than I need. Be green... drink kegged beer! www.micromatic.com you'll thank me

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