Is there a heater in the fuel filter bowl on these trucks? I know in my 99 - 02 shop book there is one in there bowls. I'm thinking my starting problem is not glow plugs but cold fuel. If there is do they just sell the heater? When I changed my fuel filter there was a peace opf steel with what looked to the a wire soilder to it at one point. Broke free! I think it was part of the heater. Hope I can just replace that.


-Doug

 

Yes, there is a heater and they do usually break. The wires come off and then short to the bowl and pop a fuse. Most people just disconnect the wire and leave it alone. I don't think it's an issue if you get winterized fuel. I think I saw a part # for the heater kit, but I don't remember where. I'm sure someone will be able to provide that info.

Red

 

If you really want one :

Fuel Heater Element;
(Ford) F5TZ-9J294-A (94-97)
(International) 1825186C91 (94-97)
(Ford) F81Z-9J294-AA (98-02) Heavy duty, Can be made to fit 94-97, (International) 1831196C92 (98-02) Heavy duty, Can be made to fit 94-97

The stand pipe in the bowl is left hand thread ...

 

Thank you. I think It why it hard to start when cold out if not pluged in. I checked out my glow plug system and the work.

 

If you want to upgrade to the newer Super Duty heater PM me with an E-Mail address and I'll send you the mod.

(Or anyone else for that matter)

Rog

 

you might want to recheck your gp system. I leave my truck outside 24/7 and it still starts on the first try even when the temps dip into the negatives without the block heater and fuel heater.

 

JMO, unless you live in Alaska or further north, you don't need the fuel heater ...

What kind of Oil are you using?....

 

I run 15 -30wt. It what I can get at good price. Ok well then I'll recheck the glow plugs. Is there anyway to check the plugs them selfs with out pulling the heads a part? I just checked the relay and it good.

 

Read this
Starting Cold Diesel Engines and use some anti gel in the fuel. your choice but if your in a cold area drop the CP's

http://www.chevron.com/prodserv/NewOronite/library/li_viscosity_motoroil.htm

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_Drive_Clean_Oils.asp

https://dallnd6.dal.mobil.com/GIS/MobilPDS.nsf/26b7c4b33367a4a086256665004e4266/61638dff7d0453b085256b8400618b40?OpenDocument