7.3L block heater...
 

I have a 2001 f250 and there is no power cord for a block heater... and so my question is did every 7.3 come with a block heater? I saw a post on here about getting a plug from international and that it plugs in by the oil filter... does anyone have a clear pic of this area?

I have not been able to look for myself but tomorrow I will be out there looking if its not freezing again tomorrow!!!

Thats Dirty...


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That was taken while I was documenting the oil cooler seal replacement 2 years ago.

It's not that dirty now, but it's not my truck either.....:w2:

ok so is that the electrical plug or where a hose goes???? and which side of the engine is that on? I am thinking driver side and it looks like infront of the motor mount....

On the driver's side, just above the oil filter. An electrical cord plugs into that fitting (it's actually the block heater).

Could any one tell me if there is a reason why ford 7.3 powerstroke block heater is sold as a different part then powerstroke 6.0 block heater?

They both look exactly the same to me, I ask because I have one heater for the 6.0 and I need to install one on my 7.3 -99

I know that the heater plug for the 7.3 should be size 3/4" NPT
I do not know how I could check what size the new plug is that I have, without taking out the old plug from my 7.3

One other funny thing is if you read about the heater plug for 7.3 or 6.0 it often says in both like this: Also replaces Ford block heater with LR1843 marking

In my head that means that both 7.3 and 6.0 has exactly the same heater plug????

Could not tell you. Would have to check it yourself to be sure.

i have my old block heater from my 7.3 i will see if i can help you solve this dilemma.. as far as fitting the 6.0.

do you have any other pics i just replaced my 95 oil cooler and i little piston with a spring cam out of the filter housing. i think i know where it goes just dont know how it goes back in there. can you help?