engine block heater.
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engine block heater.
Just put a new end on mine because I saw a bad spot in the plug. here is my question.Is there an indicator light to tell you it's plugged up? or do you just find out when you start it cold and it fires right up?
thanks, you guys are a great help.
thanks, you guys are a great help.
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I haven't noticed any light to say that it is pluged in. Just hope there isn't a short somewhere and start it cold. I have the 7.3 and temps were 10 degrees today and it started fine after sitting for a day. Hope this helps, maybe somebody else has a different say. good luck.
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There are also replacement plugs (the end on the cord on the truck) that are available with a light in them. They will tell you if you have power, but not if the block heater is working or not (due to bad cord, element,...). They are kind of expensive, though. They are available from electric supply houses, I think they are made by P&S, IICR.
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Originally Posted by muddingmcdude
hah i doo it another way i just go to the outlet and unplug it and plug it in and see if i see sparks lol
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From: wilson
that is what i did- i bought a lighted plug- so when the timer turns on the engine block heater- the plug lights up, letting me know it is on and working.
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Originally Posted by 12 pointer
thats me right there. plugged a raido up to check my heavy gauge cord. will the temp gauge on the truck be reading warmer before I start it than it normally does cold.?
Just so its said, you can ohm out the block heater and cord and check it that way. It should be right around 15 ohms.
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Originally Posted by sflem849
Mine does some days, but it really depends on ambient temps and wind speed and direction.
Just so its said, you can ohm out the block heater and cord and check it that way. It should be right around 15 ohms.
Just so its said, you can ohm out the block heater and cord and check it that way. It should be right around 15 ohms.
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It's not going to get hot, but after five hours in a semi-enclosed area the temp gauge may register just barely off cold, which is a good thing. If the top of the radiator feels warmer then the side of the truck something is gettin' heated. Can you hear it kind of simmering when you listen with your at the driver wheel well?
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Originally Posted by 12 pointer
.......manual said it's ok to leave them plugged up all night.....
