Block Heater Install
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Block Heater Install
I was just told that I may be transfered by my company to Canada. As cold weater is not much of an issue here in Florida, I need a little advice on block heaters. When I lived in Minnesota I seem to remember there were several different kinds.
What kind would be best for my '89 300 I6? And how do you install?
Thanks
What kind would be best for my '89 300 I6? And how do you install?
Thanks
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Well a block heater is a block heater in my opinion. The block heater that came stock with my Bronco seems to work just fine. Try searching on the internet, I have no clue what these things cost. Mine was a factory option (I live in Alaska). There are dip-stick tube heaters, battery warmers, tranny warmers, and the list goes on and on. What part of Canada are you moving to? Believe it or not, some parts of Canada are not all that cold.
Last edited by christop43; Oct 28, 2003 at 03:46 AM.
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I've been to canada in the winter time, i didnt know there was any part that didnt see sub zero temp at given times. 
DW
P.S. i would check the avalibility at a couple of frod dealers then compare prices with aftermarket units.
DWP.S. i would check the avalibility at a couple of frod dealers then compare prices with aftermarket units.
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From: Colorado Frontrange
Hey wassup-My 95 has the factory block heater-They replace one of the freeze plugs on the passenger side-In my experience these work better than any other type out there. They will keep the coolant about 70 degrees f. Not too expensive about 50.00 u.s. and not too bad to install-drain the coolant-pull the freeze plug without letting it fall into the block-put in the heater-refill coolant-route the cord for the heater(take your time here you dont want 110volts against a manifold!!!) GOOD LUCK EHH!!!
