block heater

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

#21

02-18-2010, 12:33 PM

Hyde

Diesel Enthusiast

Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: Idaho Panhandle

Posts: 304

Likes: 7

Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts

I really agree with the timer, I run mine from 3a.m-6:30 or whenever I leave. It also makes a world of difference in starting.

Reply Like

#22

02-18-2010, 01:52 PM

Spurrit

Diesel Enthusiast

Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: Wichita, Ks.

Posts: 299

Likes: 32

Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts

I DO need to get a timer.

Reply Like

#23

02-18-2010, 06:02 PM

Hyde

Diesel Enthusiast

Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: Idaho Panhandle

Posts: 304

Likes: 7

Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts

Mine was about $6 at Walmart

Reply Like

#24

02-18-2010, 08:06 PM

Spurrit

Diesel Enthusiast

Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: Wichita, Ks.

Posts: 299

Likes: 32

Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts

I don't want one of those retarded dial type ones; I want one that you can set like an alarm clock.

Reply Like

#25

02-25-2010, 03:55 PM

sootman

Diesel Enthusiast

Join Date: Oct 2008

Location: Independence, Ky

Posts: 161

Likes: 1

Received 9 Likes on 5 Posts

just be careful because the 83 to late 85's will crack. go to oilburners.net and read about some horror story. i say if you haven't used it before, don't.

Reply Like

#26

03-27-2010, 09:13 PM

Spurrit

Diesel Enthusiast

Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: Wichita, Ks.

Posts: 299

Likes: 32

Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel lover

Yes. And don't start it when it is plugged in. I use mine on my 90 7.3 and it works great. It does not work instantly though so plug it in at night so the truck will start in the morning.

Why not? I typically start my truck then unplug, just so at the very least, it can idle and warm up while I'm unplugging and putting the cord away.

Reply Like