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Leaving block heater cord plugged in
So can I just leave the block heater cord plugged in while driving just have it zipp tied out of the way and to a place easy to get to. Will the heat from the engine at full temp damage the cord at all. Its rather inconvenient to have to crawl under the truck when its 20 out and then get my...- Daniel McCurdy
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- block heater cord
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Inline vs plug block heater
So the batteries are having a hard time getting the truck started so im looking at the block heaters. Anyone use the inline block heater in the lower radiator hose, seems like they would be a lot easier to deal with. The truck has the heater in the side of the block but i have no idea if it...- Daniel McCurdy
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- block heater cold weather inline heater weak batteries
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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OIL PAN MODIFICATION FOR COLD WEATHER STARTING
So I have an idea for a better cold start that could apply to other applications as well as a 6.9 and 7.3 IDI. Block heaters are generally a must if cold starts are below the -10C (14F) or so mark and there may be some opinion on whether it is better to have your heat in the cooling system or to...- CADHOWDY
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- block heater cold start coolant flow heater oil heater starting aid
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6.9idi Block Heater
I have an 85 F250 and am living in Colorado. With the cold winters I am hesitant to use my block heater until I am sure that my block is not one of the ones prone to cracking. First does anyone know how I can check my serial number to see if it is safe and does anyone have experience with lower...- Hayden simpson
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- block heater cold start
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
