Thanks for the numbers Dan!

 

I'm amazed there is something not in your databases - happy to help!

 

Thanks for posting the part numbers, I did look for my receipt but couldn't find it. Thats what happens when you clean up!

 

How do I find the freeze plug that has the block heater installed?

 

I think that most 6.0 came with a heater installed, they just gave you the power cord in cold weather states.
Look in Bismics posts or here Diesel Technician Society

 

I found this one advertised on the Classifieds here on the forum.... New Ford Powerstroke Diesel Block Heater Cord 6.0 6.4 L - eBay (item 250736854809 end time Dec-10-10 05:48:32 PST)

 

I just got the Flebay cord, put in some conduit, and routed it straight down and forward to the passenger side foglight.
It draws 7.9 amps per the wattmeter.
I find in the summer, truck starts in under 5 seconds. When it gets below thirty, it can take up to 12-15 seconds to start. It sounds like garbage for a few minutes as well. I will try out the heater with a timer and see how it goes.

 

It is right above the starter motor (passenger side just in front of the tranny). It is very hard to see from under the truck. If you turn the wheels hard to the left and then stick your head in the passenger wheel well behind the tire, you should be able to see it through the peek holes. Use a small bright flashlight.

 

Thanks! Excellant info. Man I spent 10 minutes crawling around yesterday
underneath and couldn't find it - I wish you posted Saturday!

Reps given!

 

For those wondering, I emailed the seller on this one and he said it's from Cummins. I'm going to go ahead and order one and I'll let you what I think.

 

Click on the link I gave in post #20, pictures and everything!

I should give Bismic credit for the link in his 6.0..Tech Folder

 

I did not want to say, but I had no idea where the starter was, so it took me about 30 min to find that. I thought it was on the front of the engine. Then I spent quite a bit of time trying to jam my head up there to see - turns out, it does not fit. I was able to feel the prongs though, so I knew I was close. Anyway, glad to help.

 

Update on the flebay cord, no problems. I have the timer set to 4am, and I leave at 7am. Starts much better, still cold, but starts like it does in the summer.

A note on the timer, make sure you get a heavy duty timer, it needs to be able to handle at a minimum of 10amps but I would find one that is rated to 15 or 20 amps. They should be around 15-20 bucks for a decent digital one.

As for the install, its much easier to do from below, unless you feel like removing the splash guard.

 

I decided to get the Ford OEM one from Ed the parts guy. I also have a Marinco plug on the way to do a permanent install on the bumper. I'll post an update when everything arrives and I have it installed. I decided to take amdriven2liv's advice and just do it right. The ebay cord wasn't that much cheaper after shipping and buying the loom which I could not find cheap or in small quantities locally. I will change the oil too. Thanks for all the suggestions

 

I was. Iowa for a while. And live in southern NH. I am no expert! But I have found that the block heater (I had it installed while I was in Iowa) does a good job heating the block. But the oil in the oil pan doesn't get that heat.

So initially the engine temp on the dash is a bit lower than the normal operating indication, as soon as that cold oil is drawn into the engine the engine temp indicator pegs low.

So initially starting is good but the engine cools back down and still needs to warm up. There is an advantage to having it if you are in very cold temps. But unless, like others have said, you are going to experience very cold temps, 0 degrees or less I THINK there is not much advantage to having it.

I would suggest if you decide on using one, to get the heavy duty timer and set it to work for 2-3 hours prior to when you'd start the truck. I am repeating some of what has already been said. Hopefully the NH location will help to lend the temps I am dealing with. Single digits tonight for example.

Eric