Heater-Engine Block: Description

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Fig 1: Engine Block Heater & Power Cord

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - BLOCK HEATER

2 - POWER CORD

The block heater (1) is mounted in a core hole (in place of a core hole plug) in the engine block, with the heating element immersed in coolant. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Power Cord Routing

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - STRAP

2 - CONNECTOR

3 - POWER CORD

The engine block heater is available as an optional accessory. The heater is powered by ordinary house current (110 Volt AC) through a power cord (3) and connector (2). See Fig 2.