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COOLING SYSTEM
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E N G I N I B L O C K H E A T E R S
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General Information
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GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
AND
OPERATION
A n optional engine block heater i s available w i t h
for a l l models. The heater i s equipped w i t h a power
cord t h a t is located behind the g r i l l e . The cord i s at-
tached to a n engine compartment component w i t h
tie-straps. T h e heater w a r m s t h e engine p r o v i d i n g
easier engine s t a r t i n g a n d faster w a r m - u p i n l o w
temperatures. T h e heater i s m o u n t e d i n a core hole
of t h e engine cylinder block ( i n place of welsh plug)
w i t h the h e a t i n g element immersed i n engine cool-
a n t . T h e power cord is located behind t h e r a d i a t o r
g r i l l e . Connect t h e power cord t o a grounded 110-120
v o l t A C electrical outlet w i t h a grounded, three w i r e
extension cord.
WARNING:
D O NOT OPERATE ENGINE
UNLESS
B L O C K HEATER CORD HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED
FROM POWER SOURCE AND SECURED IN PLACE.
THE POWER CORD MUST BE SECURED I N ITS RE-
TAINING CLIPS A N D ROUTED A W A Y FROM EX-
HAUST MANIFOLDS AND MOVING PARTS.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect b a t t e r y negative cable from b a t t e r y .
(2) D r a i n coolant from r a d i a t o r a n d c y l i n d e r block.
(3) Remove power cord from heater (Fig. 1).
(4) Loosen
screw a t center o f heater.
Remove
heater assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean cylinder block core hole and
heater seat.
(2) Insert heater assembly w i t h element loop point-
i n g down.
(3) W i t h heater f u l l y seated, t i g h t e n center screw
securely.
(4) F i l l cooling system w i t h recommended coolant.
Refer t o " F i l l i n g Cooling System" section i n t h i s
group.
Fig. 1 Engine Block Heater
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