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Block Heaters
Is it true that all Sd Psd's have Oem block heaters?? I have an 2005 F350 dually that I bought from IL and it did not have a block heater whip, so I bought the whip and now I can't find the whip plug in under the starter like the dealer told me to look for. If it does not have one can you install them, and what is the best route to go when doing so?? Thanks in advance.
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Is it true that all Sd Psd's have Oem block heaters?? I have an 2005 F350 dually that I bought from IL and it did not have a block heater whip, so I bought the whip and now I can't find the whip plug in under the starter like the dealer told me to look for. If it does not have one can you install them, and what is the best route to go when doing so?? Thanks in advance.
The heater is above the starter and can be seen through the Wheel well..
If you see an orange(I believe) cord, then it already has the cord and the plug is buried behind the bumper..
The heater is the plug on the left in the picture..
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My excursion has a 6litre PSD, so I should have a block heater as well? What temperature should you use the block heater? It was 29 degrees last night, so starting this morning was a little slower than normal, the glow plugs were going for about 10 seconds before I could start, and it was rough the first 10 seconds of starting or so.
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My excursion has a 6litre PSD, so I should have a block heater as well? What temperature should you use the block heater? It was 29 degrees last night, so starting this morning was a little slower than normal, the glow plugs were going for about 10 seconds before I could start, and it was rough the first 10 seconds of starting or so.
I plug mine in if it gets below 20deg.. It delends on where you are located..
Last year I didn't plug it in at all.. Never really got that cold here in MA..
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after loosing a PSD EX. to a garage fire that started in or near the block heater or ext. cord, there is no way in the world i will plug in a garaged diesel until it reaches single digit temps. which are coming soon in wisc. (look at my gallery for the pics) i just purchased a 10 guage 25amp rated ext.cord and i still worry about plugging in my 05 EX overnite
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I park it up outside, as my two 2car garages will not fit my excursion, the one is to low and to narrow, the other I can't make the turn backing up to get in or out properly without doing a 15 point turn to get in and out, so it's not practical. I can get into the smaller one if i raise the garage door all the way up and hold it in place with vice grips, 4" above it's normal resting spot, and fold the mirrors in. But that's besides the point, it sits in the turn-around. I would be worried about leaving something like that plugged in in an enclosed area. I have timers that I'd use, and set it 2hr before I leave in the morning, and use the extension cord I use for my commercial air compressor.
I checked at lunch for an orange cord, it seems it's not there, and I'm going to have to get one from the dealer. I'll have to study that picture and figure out where it is on my truck, because nothing jumped out at me. You say it can be seen through the wheel well, drivers side i'm guessing?
I checked at lunch for an orange cord, it seems it's not there, and I'm going to have to get one from the dealer. I'll have to study that picture and figure out where it is on my truck, because nothing jumped out at me. You say it can be seen through the wheel well, drivers side i'm guessing?
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When its down around 20 Deg. you might want to run the timer more then 2 hours. I think the heater is only 1,000 watts. Putting a cord on the heater is harder then you think.
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just my two cents.on my previous truck (7.3) i never plugged it in overnight. i had a timer that would come on two to three hours before i left for work.always worked good for me.maybe go a little longer in colder climates.i believe the heater uses i think 1500 watts. that 15 light bulbs on for 8-10 hours while you sleep.
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Thanks Guys, Also I got my cord off ebay for 17 buck shipped, here is a link if anyone needs one.. Thanks again,
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I just got out from under my truck, took me quite some time finding the plug with a flashlight, as I'm not familiar iwth these engines. Found some neat stuff under there too. Followed the cord to the front of the truck and found the plug. I took the cap off and it was filled with water, so I got a rag and cleaned it up. Is there anything I'd need to do before plugging it in? Any prep-work? It's likely never been used before. I'd hate to break it. Is there any indicator that it is plugged in?
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I just got out from under my truck, took me quite some time finding the plug with a flashlight, as I'm not familiar iwth these engines. Found some neat stuff under there too. Followed the cord to the front of the truck and found the plug. I took the cap off and it was filled with water, so I got a rag and cleaned it up. Is there anything I'd need to do before plugging it in? Any prep-work? It's likely never been used before. I'd hate to break it. Is there any indicator that it is plugged in?
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