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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Block heater theromstat?

Does the block heater have a thermostat?

I noticed when I plugged and unplugged it a few hours after shutdown there was no spark at the outlet. After a couple more hours I tried it again and there was a spark letting me know current was now flowing.

Thermostat or faulty heater?


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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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No thermostat. The heater will work or no work. No inbetween. You might check the cord for breaks but I can't always see a spark when I plug in.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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I don't generally see a spark when I plug in, either. I don't think there's necessarily anything wrong.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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Thanks,

Next time I see no spark I'll put a meter on it. The cord is good.

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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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No need for a meter. Just listen for the hiss under the hood.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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Fuel filter?

[If you don't mind me asking, where do you get your fuel filters from for your PSD? And how much are they? I have a 2003 7.3 L PSD and it is about time to replace it for the second time. I lost the link to this place in Texas that was selling them for about $19.00 if I remember correctly. I paid $27.00 last time around.
Thanks.
Paul
 
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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