north/ south differences?
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Used to be the block heater cord wasn't installed on southy trucks where it was on northies. Not sure if that is still true with the 6.7.
Last edited by rollerstud98; Nov 18, 2011 at 01:36 AM. Reason: forgot i was in a diesel forum and started talking about gas trucks
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Southern trucks tend to idle slower, be a little friendlier, and have an exhaust note that drawls a little bit. They seem to prefer bio-diesel that has been brewed from restaurants like KFC, Bojangles, and anywhere that has collards on the menu. The tend to have a little more mud on the floorboards, a little less salt damage, and start to shudder anytime the outside temp falls below 32.
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Sorry - I could not help myself!
Viva la South!
American by birth, Southerner by the grace of God!
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Southern trucks tend to idle slower, be a little friendlier, and have an exhaust note that drawls a little bit. They seem to prefer bio-diesel that has been brewed from restaurants like KFC, Bojangles, and anywhere that has collards on the menu. The tend to have a little more mud on the floorboards, a little less salt damage, and start to shudder anytime the outside temp falls below 32.
Sorry - I could not help myself!
Viva la South!
American by birth, Southerner by the grace of God!
Sorry - I could not help myself!
Viva la South!
American by birth, Southerner by the grace of God!
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If you are not in one of the extreme northern states your 6.7 will not have a engine block heater or the cord Unless you specifically order that option. The 12-13 colder northern states get the block heater by default.
On previous version of the Powerstroke engine, The block heater elements was in the block and you just needed to add the cord. Not so with the 6.7L.
On previous version of the Powerstroke engine, The block heater elements was in the block and you just needed to add the cord. Not so with the 6.7L.
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I have started my truck when the temps have been below zero, I think close to 10 below, as long as I let the glow plug glow for the time it says which was all of about 3 seconds, the truck started up almost like it was 40 degrees outside. don't see the need for a block heater unless you are seeing temps of 15-20 below, even then it may be ok just never tried it that cold.
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I am sure that there are no regional manufacturing differences within the continental US. Probably extends to Canada and Alaska as well, and Hawaii.
Now South America and the Caribbean would open up several options. Visit the ford global site sometime and you will see big body differences and I think even a Cat diesel option.
And ya Redneck. I'm with ya. My truck also shifts nice and easy, no worries.
Now South America and the Caribbean would open up several options. Visit the ford global site sometime and you will see big body differences and I think even a Cat diesel option.
And ya Redneck. I'm with ya. My truck also shifts nice and easy, no worries.
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If you are not in one of the extreme northern states your 6.7 will not have a engine block heater or the cord Unless you specifically order that option. The 12-13 colder northern states get the block heater by default.
On previous version of the Powerstroke engine, The block heater elements was in the block and you just needed to add the cord. Not so with the 6.7L.
On previous version of the Powerstroke engine, The block heater elements was in the block and you just needed to add the cord. Not so with the 6.7L.
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Dealers in warmer states can order block heaters for inventory trucks if they choose. But trucks in the cold states come with it standard.
Because you bought a truck from inventory with it, probably means the dealer just checked that box on the order form.
From the 2011 buyers guide page 11
Engine Block heater (Std in AK CO IA ID ME MI MN MT ND NH NY SD VT WI WY) All other states it was an option
Because you bought a truck from inventory with it, probably means the dealer just checked that box on the order form.
From the 2011 buyers guide page 11
Engine Block heater (Std in AK CO IA ID ME MI MN MT ND NH NY SD VT WI WY) All other states it was an option
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I was wondering how that worked. I figured anyone can order any option they want. Didn't know it was standard equipment for different regions. I doubt I will ever use the block heater, but I like the cab heater. It does get cold here too. I've seen single digit temps a couple times in the 15 years I've lived here. The only time the block heater will get used is when we visit my in-laws in Pa.
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