block heater
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 1
From: Fitzpatrick Alabama
I bought one for a forklift that goes in the bottom radiator hose, it works great even in 10 degree weather. They also have magnetic ones that stick on the side of the block, but I've never used one.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
From: Canada
Don't worry how long you leave it plugged in, it won't hurt anything other than your wallet. If you leave the blockheater plugged in over night the block will feel warm to the touch. It won't do anything to the coolant.
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
i'v got a 92 7.3 do i need to drain the coolant to replace the block heater or can i just pull the old one out and put the new one in real quick? is it possible to do it real quick or is it a pain? is it something a novice can do in the parking lot of the appartment?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 21,285
Likes: 16
From: Nutter Fort, WV
Drain the coolant, you will still have some come out when you pull the old one out.
And to see it, you are going to be directly under the block heater when you pull it.
Changing it is not hard, but is a bit of a PIA because of the location.
I have changed several in my driveway.
And to see it, you are going to be directly under the block heater when you pull it.
Changing it is not hard, but is a bit of a PIA because of the location.
I have changed several in my driveway.
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 247
Likes: 1
From: KY
I have mine on a heavy duty timer that comes on 2 hours before I need to leave, and it goes off 30 minutes after I am supposed to leave incase I forget and plug it in when I am not going anywhere the next day or if for some wierd reason there is a lot of snow and work is called off.
It's great though, it will start on the first revolution over and the heater is warm in a minute or so rather than 10.
It's great though, it will start on the first revolution over and the heater is warm in a minute or so rather than 10.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
