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Nov 12, 2013 | 03:42 PM

ericl72

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Plugging in.

I have a 2000 7.3 deisel. Truck was in Oregon and they didn't need to plug in at night. I live in the Midwest and I will need to plug in at night. What kind of heater do you reccomend? Thanks.

Nov 12, 2013 | 04:21 PM

Hotrod70d

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I have a 2000 7.3 deisel. Truck was in Oregon and they didn't need to plug in at night. I live in the Midwest and I will need to plug in at night. What kind of heater do you reccomend? Thanks.

There should be a plug in the front bumper if equipped witha block heater next to drivers tow hook

Nov 12, 2013 | 04:34 PM

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Hi,pls check carefully,I've been told by Ford techs that some diesels were shipped without cords even tho the block heater was installed (depending upon destination)..Dave

Nov 12, 2013 | 05:38 PM

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Hi,pls check carefully,I've been told by Ford techs that some diesels were shipped without cords even tho the block heater was installed (depending upon destination)..Dave

I was told by my Ford dealer that ALL diesels came with a block heater. The cord was only there if the purchaser was paying for a heater.

They get you though if you go to get a cord, last I heard around $50.

Nov 12, 2013 | 06:10 PM

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this is correct. They all have the heater just not all have the chord. I am planning on finally getting around to doing the marine outlet mod in my front bumper this winter.

http://www.truckowners.com/content/2...eater-plug-mod

that's a quick write up if interested.

Nov 12, 2013 | 09:40 PM

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I live in the Midwest and I will need to plug in at night.

Further to this, you really don't HAVE to plug it in. Folks up in Canada can get by without plugging them in. I only plug mine in when the forecast is for below 0 temps. Otherwise it is just a convenience to get the truck to blow hot air faster, has nothing to do with getting it started.

Nov 12, 2013 | 09:47 PM

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yes it will start, but having the block heated puts less strain on the motor for even moderately cold starts. I have mine on a mechanical timer. I leave around 7am so it clicks on at 4am and turns itself off at 7. You don't need it plugged in all night just sucking juice.