DCR Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My 1958 B Model has a block heater on it but has a plug I am not familiar with. It is a three prong with the ground and two horizontal blades on it. Can anyone tell me what the electrical requirements are on this setup - 120v, 240v, Amps etc.? It is cold in NE Ohio and I want to keep the baby warm.Thanks.Denny Quote Denny330-550-6020A "Mack Pack" Charter Member Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17029-block-heater/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My 1958 B Model has a block heater on it but has a plug I am not familiar with. It is a three prong with the ground and two horizontal blades on it. Can anyone tell me what the electrical requirements are on this setup - 120v, 240v, Amps etc.? It is cold in NE Ohio and I want to keep the baby warm.Thanks.DennyDoes the element have a cord attached to it? It's been awhile since I looked at one but I think the element has a funny looking set of blades on it that the replaceable cord attaches to with the other end of the cord having a normal plug on it. You might try checking out the Zerostart website Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17029-block-heater/#findComment-69303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Sounds like a 20 ampere 240VAC plug to me.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17029-block-heater/#findComment-69305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCR Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 You are correct Rob. I looked in the Grainger catalog and it shows that style plug as 250 volts available in 15, 20, and 30 amps. Is this the normal block heater in a B? It seems high but what do I know. I have not pulled it yet to see if wiring is good or if it need replaces. If it is that voltage than I will have to add a circuit to the electrical box to provide for the heater. Denny Quote Denny330-550-6020A "Mack Pack" Charter Member Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17029-block-heater/#findComment-69339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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