Wazzat? Block heater?
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Wazzat? Block heater?
The other day, I noticed a cable hanging from behind my right front bumper. At a close look, I discover a three prong plug, like a household electrical plug. I tried to follow the cable, but couldn't due to day was getting dark. It looked like the cable went into the wiring harness, but I'm not 100% sure. The only thing I can think that this may be a block heater. Did Ford install block heaters in all their 6.0 trucks?
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The block heater was installed in every 6.0 as supplied by Navistar, the option was the chord from the block heater to your bumper. If you trace it back (which you can see up inside your right wheel house) you will see it going to the heater which is just above the starter.
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The other day, I noticed a cable hanging from behind my right front bumper. At a close look, I discover a three prong plug, like a household electrical plug. I tried to follow the cable, but couldn't due to day was getting dark. It looked like the cable went into the wiring harness, but I'm not 100% sure. The only thing I can think that this may be a block heater. Did Ford install block heaters in all their 6.0 trucks?
I plug mine in at night when I let the dogs out for the last time (@10PM) and unplug it when I let the dogs out at 5:30 the next morning. She fires right up like it was 80 degrees outside.
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BINGO...you win the used cinderblock! LOL, yup, you found the block heater plug. Depending on where you live (I didn't take the time to check) I recommend you use it when your temps drop around the freezing mark. Think about your cold oil with the consistancy of molasses! The block heater keeps it in it's liquid state which takes a lot of strain off of your starting system (including your batteries).
I plug mine in at night when I let the dogs out for the last time (@10PM) and unplug it when I let the dogs out at 5:30 the next morning. She fires right up like it was 80 degrees outside.
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I plug mine in at night when I let the dogs out for the last time (@10PM) and unplug it when I let the dogs out at 5:30 the next morning. She fires right up like it was 80 degrees outside.
Joe
Sounds like a good way to save fuel. I'm in Washington State. It really doesn't get very cold around here on the wet side of the mountains. None the less, a warm engine will get better fuel economy than an engine that's trying to warm up.
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Looks like you boyz were correct. Called my local International dealer and depending on the type (screw on plug or plain plug) looks like about $10 to $14 bucks. Be crawling under the rig tonight to check the type and will have it installed prior to the weekend. Thanks for all the info this site is great for all this info!
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This is the part number for the International plug: Z3500043
And this link is in the tech folder:
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Complete with pictures. The article in the link reminded me that Ford stopped putting the cord in all of the PSD equipped trucks starting with 2005 model year rigs. When it gets cold enough your truck will still start but it will take longer on the glow plug cycle (or multiple cycles of the glow plugs) and it will idle rough; then after a couple seconds it will idle up trying to warm the block quicker. Mine does it when it's below 40F...so that's when you need to plug it in. Besides, electricity is allot cheaper than these motors, so why not plug 'em in when it drops below 50F?
And this link is in the tech folder:
Diesel Technician Society
Complete with pictures. The article in the link reminded me that Ford stopped putting the cord in all of the PSD equipped trucks starting with 2005 model year rigs. When it gets cold enough your truck will still start but it will take longer on the glow plug cycle (or multiple cycles of the glow plugs) and it will idle rough; then after a couple seconds it will idle up trying to warm the block quicker. Mine does it when it's below 40F...so that's when you need to plug it in. Besides, electricity is allot cheaper than these motors, so why not plug 'em in when it drops below 50F?
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