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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Hi gentlemen, and i`ll use that term loosely, my 2000 F350 doesn`t have a block heater and i would like to have one. My first question is is it much of a challenge to put one in? My second question is would an oil pan heater work more efficiently because the radiant heat would also heat the block as well as the oil. I am new to diesel game but i`m hooked and could sure use some advise. Thanks.
 
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Hi gentlemen, and i`ll use that term loosely, my 2000 F350 doesn`t have a block heater and i would like to have one. My first question is is it much of a challenge to put one in? My second question is would an oil pan heater work more efficiently because the radiant heat would also heat the block as well as the oil. I am new to diesel game but i`m hooked and could sure use some advise. Thanks.
The heater element should be installed already.. It may not have the power cord.. Have you tried looking for the cord? They are usually tied up behind the bumper near the tow hook..
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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I looked for the cord around the bumper but did not see it, where should i look for the heater element ?
 
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The heater element should be on the drivers side of the block, near the oil filter. Look for a cord that runs over to the frame around that area.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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Right on!! the previous owner tied it up and stuffed it in behind the lower plastic molding below the bumper, never could see it. Thank you very much!
 
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