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Need to install Detroit block heater

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by tallmon, Aug 6, 2016.

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  1. Aug 6, 2016 #1
    tallmon

    tallmon Medium Load Member

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    So, I just bought an 09 Columbia with Detroit engine. I'm in Connecticut and the truck is from Florida. I completely forgot to check if it has a block heater and guess what, it doesn't - Florida, you know. So, does anyone know the procedure for doing that?

    I see the kits on eBay, but what does the element actually bolt into?
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2016 #2
    The Admiral

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    look on You Tube someone probably has a video.
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2016 #3
    Ristow

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    60 series still in '09?
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2016 #4
    swaan

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    09 was the last year for the series 60 , also the worse year. DD15 came out 2010
     
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    Animosus

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  8. Aug 6, 2016 #6
    GrapeApe

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    A block heater is not bad to install on a S60. You just have to remove a plug in the oil cooler and it screws in the plug hole, put a little pipe dope on it. Just make sure to tie up the wiring good and away from the exhaust. I like to mount the plug on the passenger side unless you need it on the drivers side, it's easier to route the wire neatly.
     
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  9. Aug 7, 2016 #7
    Riprap

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    This is the location on a 12.7 as Grape described, you will want to drain coolant before taking that plug out.
     
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  10. Aug 7, 2016 #8
    DL550CAT

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    Probably spill more draining it. I'd have everything ready to go and then be quick about it.
     
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  11. Dec 29, 2017 #9
    Shyeem63

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    On a 2012 freightliner cascadia does anyone have pictures of setup or diagram of how the block heater is connected or setup?
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2017 #10
    tallmon

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    Check the pictures above.
     
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