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Jan 23, 2009 | 09:46 PM

eprn1n2

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From: Fort Collins

Block Heater

I live in Colorado and I'm assuming the 350 6.0 I just bought does not have heaters on it. Any suggestions as to what works as an after market block heater?

Jan 23, 2009 | 10:20 PM

lccpondguy

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i live in the chicago area and ford said it didnt get cold enough to need the heater. the dealer put one on after i told them that was a load of crap.it was free. i did have to buy a new one four years later. about $50.00 heater and cord from ford. that was this month

Jan 23, 2009 | 10:24 PM

UGA33

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All 6.0L Powerstroke equipped Super Duties have a block heater. Not all of them came with the cord.

Jan 23, 2009 | 10:36 PM

eprn1n2

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But I'm guessing that it is not too much trouble to put the cord in? I'm completely new with this engine so where is the heater located?

Jan 23, 2009 | 10:44 PM

lccpondguy

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mine was on the passenger side upper corner by the fire wall. easy to get to from under the truck

Jan 23, 2009 | 10:45 PM

lccpondguy

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i did have a cord to follow though. wound up not replacing it just the heater and a new plug end

Jan 23, 2009 | 11:04 PM

rollerstud98

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From what I've read on here it is usually the cord and not the block heater itself that fails, I've replaced my cord once and my heater still works great.(this was for the guys replacing their block heaters) The block heater is located just above the starter on the passenger side of the motor.