Block Heater Install
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Block Heater Install
New to the board.
This past week I traded my 08 F-250 5.4 gas truck for a 2008 F-250 6.4L truck.
The 5.4 was a little short on power pulling my boat & I found a very good deal on the diesel truck which only has 15,000 miles on it. This is my first diesel truck.
The new truck did not come with a block heater and I am very interested in having the Ford dealer install one. I am not interested in a DIY job.
My questions are:
How involved of an installation is this and how much should I expect to pay?
Below what temp should I be using it.
Thanks in advance
Tawn
This past week I traded my 08 F-250 5.4 gas truck for a 2008 F-250 6.4L truck.
The 5.4 was a little short on power pulling my boat & I found a very good deal on the diesel truck which only has 15,000 miles on it. This is my first diesel truck.
The new truck did not come with a block heater and I am very interested in having the Ford dealer install one. I am not interested in a DIY job.
My questions are:
How involved of an installation is this and how much should I expect to pay?
Below what temp should I be using it.
Thanks in advance
Tawn
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All you need is the cord which you can buy on ebay for $20 with shipping. Do a search on this site or TDS, there is a bunch of info on this.
I plan on plugging in when the night temps drop below 32.
I plan on plugging in when the night temps drop below 32.
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jlalanas is correct, the block heater is standard equipment on EVERY 6.4L PSD made. What's not standard is the electrical pigtail needed to use it.
Not sure how much it would cost, but all you are paying for is the electrical cord and labor to plug it in and run it to the front of the truck. Shouldn't be much.
Not sure how much it would cost, but all you are paying for is the electrical cord and labor to plug it in and run it to the front of the truck. Shouldn't be much.
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All blocks have the element pre-installed above the starter. As stated... all you need is the cord-kit to actually plug it in.
If you're set on taking it in, I wouldn't pay more than probably $20-30 for the kit, and if it's a dealer it shouldn't take more than 30min labor in my opinion, (including pulling it into the shop, unwrapping the cord, etc, etc.)
^^^^Crazy001 beat me to it!
If you're set on taking it in, I wouldn't pay more than probably $20-30 for the kit, and if it's a dealer it shouldn't take more than 30min labor in my opinion, (including pulling it into the shop, unwrapping the cord, etc, etc.)
^^^^Crazy001 beat me to it!
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Update:
No plug or cord behind bumber, grill or under the hood.
Local dealer (Southern MD) says not all 6.4L come with the block heater installed.
Quoted $235-325 to intall depending on parts required.
The dealership in question service dept has the best reputation in the area.
No plug or cord behind bumber, grill or under the hood.
Local dealer (Southern MD) says not all 6.4L come with the block heater installed.
Quoted $235-325 to intall depending on parts required.
The dealership in question service dept has the best reputation in the area.
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all you need is the cord. There really is no other parts required except some zip ties.
Try Ed Olson at www.partsguyed.com
Try Ed Olson at www.partsguyed.com
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Update:
No plug or cord behind bumber, grill or under the hood.
Local dealer (Southern MD) says not all 6.4L come with the block heater installed.
Quoted $235-325 to intall depending on parts required.
The dealership in question service dept has the best reputation in the area.
No plug or cord behind bumber, grill or under the hood.
Local dealer (Southern MD) says not all 6.4L come with the block heater installed.
Quoted $235-325 to intall depending on parts required.
The dealership in question service dept has the best reputation in the area.
Last edited by ZeroOne; Nov 30, 2009 at 09:24 AM. Reason: spelling
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As to when to use the heater, see the following excerpt from the owners manual:
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting
and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle
is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element
which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows
the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt a/c electrical
source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor
temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C).
Even here in Buffalo, NY this is a fairly rare occurrence.
BTW: I'm using 5W-40 Rotella Synthetic which will flow even at these low temperatures.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting
and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle
is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element
which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows
the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt a/c electrical
source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor
temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C).
Even here in Buffalo, NY this is a fairly rare occurrence.
BTW: I'm using 5W-40 Rotella Synthetic which will flow even at these low temperatures.
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I just installed this myself yesterday. Took me about 30 mins and that's with running up to the computer to look at the pics online to see how the cord is mounted. My total cost $24 ($20 for the cord & shipping and $4 of 3/8" loom from Strauss Auto). I plugged it last night and the truck didn't burst into flames, so I would consider it a success
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I got the same story from my dealer in Ohio(northern KY) that all 6.4 do not have the block heater. I guess I need to crawl under there and look. I was also told by the dealer that the reason it was not installed or ordered in included was that the cold starting system on this truck compared to my old 7.3 is so much better you dont need the block heater. This is my first winter with the truck I figured I would give a worl and see how it goes without it.
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