Ford 3000 Diesel Block Heater

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My 67 Ford 3000 has a block heater in it, but it is missing the cord. I don't know if I can find a cord that matches it, but if I want to check to see if the element is even any good, I just need to check resistance right?? Is there a value of Ohms I should be looking for?

I looked at several aftermarket block heaters for a Ford 3000 on google and they seem to range from 600 to 750 Watts. But most have an o-ring. Only one I found is threaded and that's what this one looks like? Does it just unthread?

Just wondering what my options are.....find a cord, replace whole thing or do something else?

 

[TractorTech]

Yes, you can check if it has resistance to see if still intact and possibly working.

Socket for the cord looks conventional to other heaters.

Here is a block heater replacement:

Engine Block Heater Thread In fits Ford 2000 3000 4000 5000 D8NN8B152AB

Engine Block Heater, Thread In for Ford Tractor(s) 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000. Replaces Ford OEM Number(s) D8NN8B152AB.

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Yes, you can check if it has resistance to see if still intact and possibly working.

Socket for the cord looks conventional to other heaters.

Here is a block heater replacement:

Engine Block Heater Thread In fits Ford 2000 3000 4000 5000 D8NN8B152AB

Engine Block Heater, Thread In for Ford Tractor(s) 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000. Replaces Ford OEM Number(s) D8NN8B152AB.

www.tractorpartsasap.com

So that is the right one then. Thanks a lot TractorTech.

Not going to be running the old tractors during the winter, but I hate it when something is incomplete or not functioning.

So what should I see for resistance if I check the one that's in it?

 

[TractorTech]

So assuming it was a 400 watt heater, 28 ohms +/-

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Thanks again. I'll check it out.