Block Heater
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Block Heater
This is the first winter with my baby, and my first winter with a diesel period. What types of temps does it get down to before you start plugging it in? Is the engine block heater already there from the factory, you just have to install a pigtail to plug it in? Any input would help as its starting to dip into the 40's around here. Thanks!
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The block heater is there... The question is whether you have the $35 Block Heater option which is actually just the cord... If you do, then follow the instructions to find the cord in the linked thread-->https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ml#post3125172
If you don't have the cord, you can obtain it at your Ford dealer, Home Depot/Lowes or local Electrical supplier. I usually plug it in when it gets below 32 degrees F. Good luck
If you don't have the cord, you can obtain it at your Ford dealer, Home Depot/Lowes or local Electrical supplier. I usually plug it in when it gets below 32 degrees F. Good luck
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I'm pretty sure I don't have the option, as a matter of fact, I don't even remember the option being there when I ordered my truck. So, assuming I don't have one, what do I need to get from Lowes/H.D. and where do I connect it to the engine? Thanks!
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For great instructions: Try this link-->http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-05-20.php
Credit is due to Kepler4 for originally posting this link
Credit is due to Kepler4 for originally posting this link
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You can get the cord cheaper at an International dealer than at a Ford dealer. I believe the only difference is the one from Ford comes with the plastic 'cord protector' and the pins to secure it. I just used tie wraps to install the one I got from International.
Not sure about getting a cord from HD/Lowes. The female end on the cord doesn't look like anything I have seen at the home centers.
It's fairly easy to install a cord. In fact, it just might be easier installing one than FINDING the one installed at the factory.
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Not sure about getting a cord from HD/Lowes. The female end on the cord doesn't look like anything I have seen at the home centers.
It's fairly easy to install a cord. In fact, it just might be easier installing one than FINDING the one installed at the factory.
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Thanks for all your help guys. I have one more dumb question. How do I get to internationals website to look for this part, all I seem to be able to find is the commercial truck stuff. Thanks!
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I never did find a website, but this will find dealers in your area.
http://www.internationaldelivers.com...rs/locator.asp
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http://www.internationaldelivers.com...rs/locator.asp
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Originally Posted by nut1605
Thanks for all your help guys. I have one more dumb question. How do I get to internationals website to look for this part, all I seem to be able to find is the commercial truck stuff. Thanks!
