Grid heater

[AH64ID]

I thought we'd tackled all this before. Of course any fastener can loosen, but I thought it was discussed in other threads that the bolt melting was either a programming issue or a relay issue that keeps power to the heater long enough to melt the bolt. Did I miss or misunderstand what I read?

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/the-infamous-grid-heater-nut.272944/

That’s not the issue, when the relay fails the relay itself catches fire.

Two independent issues. The relay can catch fire, or the bolt can come loose and arc/heat itself off and end up in a cylinder.

I didn’t comment on that thread, but I’ve mentioned on other threads that it’s two independent issues when you’ve tied them together.

All 6.7’s have the loose nut potential, but only some gen 4.5’s have the relay fire issue.

 

[BigPapa]

Got it. I'm having a terrible run of posting misinformation lately. I think I need to shut up and listen instead.....

 

[Topzide]

@BigPapa, That's not it, just take some time to enjoy the change of seasons. We all get caught up in the fast pace of things and don't take some time to relax. It's hard to keep up with all the issues that take place with our trucks. I've gotten into the habit of whenever I open the hood to check and/or add fluids, wiggle that darn grid heater bolt!

 

[AH64ID]

Got it. I'm having a terrible run of posting misinformation lately. I think I need to shut up and listen instead.....

Nah, you’re a wealth of excellent knowledge.

 

[Turbo Terry]

We all just try to get along. 25 inches of new snow in Anchorage. Roads are mess

 

[Cummins12V98]

We all just try to get along. 25 inches of new snow in Anchorage. Roads are mess

Low to high 80's since arriving at our lot in Desert Hot springs, CA.

 

[Diesel85]

Low to high 80's since arriving at our lot in Desert Hot springs, CA.

I want to live in the desert so bad... I love the arid, hot temperatures.

 

[Turbo Terry]

I should probably be in the low desert also. Dry and warm

 

[Ozymandias]

Just made my way to Pensacola FL, nice and warm here too. True Caribbean feeling.

 

[Turbo Terry]

I’m sitting by my fireplace in my recliner having a bourbon. Life’s good in Alaska we like the cold and snow. Keeps life simple . Moose stew for dinner . More snow in two days

 

[Ozymandias]

I’m sitting by my fireplace in my recliner having a bourbon. Life’s good in Alaska we like the cold and snow. Keeps life simple . Moose stew for dinner . More snow in two days

Only if hibernation would be a human habit.

 

[Turbo Terry]

We have 38 inches of snow now with more coming. And yes the big bears and us are now hibernating. I think we like it or we would leave

 

[Turbo Terry]

But not to Florida yuk