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Old 12-12-2010, 02:08 PM   #1
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cant find block heater

have 89 thomas with 7.3 cant find cord for block heater surely it has one

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Old 12-12-2010, 05:56 PM   #2
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Re: cant find block heater

Not everything does, they don't automatically install one. Look at the freeze plugs on both sides of engine, that's where they are located on most engines.
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Old 12-13-2010, 01:56 AM   #3
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this is my 4th 7.3 and the damn thing doesnt have a block heater I guess crap its cold in Alabama
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Old 12-14-2010, 12:23 PM   #4
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Re: cant find block heater

I wouldn't bother plugging it in until it is colder then 10F out. my 7.3 starts okay at -20. just cycle the plugs a couple times and she should chug to life.



Just about as bad my cousin the other day "so thankful for heated seats and a heated steering wheel in 40 degree weather!!!!!" lmao
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Old 12-14-2010, 06:54 PM   #5
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I probably need to check out the glow plugs, havent checked them out in 2 years...
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