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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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Question plugging in temp?
I have a 1989 F-250 with the IH 7.3L diesel. The batteries are about 6 years old but in good condition and the glow plugs are in excellent condition. About what temperature would I have to plug it in?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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Just under freezing I'd say.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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Thanks, that's what I would have guessed, but I wasn't sure.
 
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I plug mine in around 10-15 degrees. I've left it unplugged to down around 0 before and it still started. Its never been cold enough that I didn't think it was not going to start.
 
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Was -3 degree's yesterday. Mine fired after 2-30 second cranks. Stock GP setup, no heaters plugged in.
 
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