Any of you buy this one? Ford 6.9 & 7.3 L Diesel 1000w Engine Block Heater 83-94 | eBay

Being as it's made in Canada, it's got to be good eh?

 

just pulled one like that out of mine cuz the o ring leaked, i wreaked getting it out, but i left it plugged in for a few days last winter at 0 to 5 degrees f and it melted the snow off the hood! TOASTY!

 

im not 100% sure but i think i got quoted cheaper at orielly for a 1000 watt freeze plug heater....

gotta say

its april ain't you a little late in the game to be worried about block heaters lol

 

Notice the similarity of the numbers.......

Ford.. Part number is 605-3137 (box says heavy duty heater 1000W)


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Item#: BK 6053137 Price: $ 41.49

Attributes: Engine Heater (Freeze Plug Type)
Freeze Plug Size: 1.5''
Cord Length: 5 ft
Recommended Location: Varies by Application
Additional Contents: Engine Heater, Cordset, Plug Protector, Installation Instructions

 

I was sifting through ebay drivel and stumbled upon that auction. That and I noticed my block heater o-ring is leaking.

Is that one a direct replacement for the OEM block heater?

 

Mechelement, I know you've got an 86 and don't have the early block...just info for anybody who may have an early casting block and find your thread in a search

The early 6.9 blocks are known to crack around the block heater. I used the 1,500 watt tank-type heater linked here on my '65. It circulates the coolant thru the engine. It has its own thermostat. It will melt the snow right off the hood and the windshield will be defrosted instantly on a cold morning. I like it a lot, and I think I'll install one on my IDI if mine ever starts hard in the cold. I haven't yet plugged it in overnight in my 2 years of ownership.
ZeroStart Tank-type Engine Heaters - JCWhitney