Kelster
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I guess you have had diesel vehicles beforehand? If you haven't you need to know they really won't warm up very well just sitting idling in the driveway. They will warm up some when you are driving down the road, even more if you are pulling with it.
That's the one thing I do not like about these engines. They run so well in cold weather once you get them started, but they do not keep the windshield defrosted unless it's been running for a long time. A gasser is better at keeping the ice off the windshield.
Thanks Franklin2,
I have a 93 F-350 7.3L IDI which is my plow truck and the heater works really well in that rig. I also have a 92 F-250 which is my daily go-to-town driver which is the rig that's giving me trouble. I also have a 1970's vintage Ford 5000 tractor, but that's for another forum but Yes, I have some experience with diesels and have had some training on working on heavy equipment - some formal schooling but mostly on-the-farm training.
KB