Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

Plugged in truck how much curent draw??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 12:38 AM
  #1  
blessteve's Avatar
blessteve
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Plugged in truck how much curent draw??

I need to know how much current does 7.3 draw when plugged in?
Also how much power?

If I am hunting and my glow plugs die I will have to plug my truck into my (soon to get) generator.
Portable generators are rated for how many amps and watts they put out.

Thanks for a great web sight I have learned a bunch here!!!!
 
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 07:00 AM
  #2  
tjbeggs's Avatar
tjbeggs
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,835
Likes: 3
From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
Club FTE Silver Member

i have been told that they pull about 1000 to 1200 watts. not sure about amps
 
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 07:40 AM
  #3  
westpsd's Avatar
westpsd
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 352
Likes: 0
From: Racine Wi
Originally Posted by tjbeggs
i have been told that they pull about 1000 to 1200 watts. not sure about amps
Amps = Watts / volts

1200 watts / 120 volts = 10 amps
 
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:14 AM
  #4  
blessteve's Avatar
blessteve
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Thank you that helps out alot.
Looks like I will get a 2000w 15amp generator
 
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:23 AM
  #5  
cookie88's Avatar
cookie88
FTE Leadership Emeritus
20 Year Member
Liked
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 13,653
Likes: 6
From: Cabot, Arkansas
FTE Emeritus
That doesn't leave much room to run anything else. OTOH, it only takes an hour or so to heat the truck. Should work fine.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:15 PM.

story-0
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-4
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE