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Funny how that works isn't it? We recently bought a 74' beetle for my wife and it sits in the garage. Still haven't figured that one out!
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2003 350 Lariat FX4 Short Box 6.0L *SOLD*
2008 FX4 F350 6.4L Dually Long Box, Black on Black PICTURES
2007 Keystone Raptor 3712TS PICTURES
To the original poster- If your truck is '05 or later you better make sure you HAVE a block heater, as this item ceased to be present on newer trucks unless it was ordered. I have also heard that trucks came with a heater and no chord. This would be more likely if the truck was purchased in FL. As for your temp question- I try to get mine plugged in under 30. Sure, your truck will probably start at zero without plugging it in, but I have often times likened the first five minutes of engine operation to kicking your best friend in the face. The racket can't be good for the engine.
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I believe they all come with the heater but not the cord. Mine didn't have the cord, but the dealer added it at my request. Personally, I plug my truck in when the temps are below 40. You see, my wife drives the truck daily and she doesn't know what it means to take it easy until it warms up. I've heard her nail it getting out of the driveway. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] So the cost of the electricity is worth it to me. Oh by the way, I tried once to talk to the wife about her driving habits...that was a mistake.
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2005 Arizona Beige F350 XLT FX4 6.0 CC shortbed, 3.73 ls rear, 18" wheels, Tow Command. Additions: Vent Visors, bug guard, Fumoto Valve, Timbrens. Traded for...
Current Truck -- 2008 Black F350 XLT 4x4, 6.8 V10, CC Long Bed, 4.10 rear, 18" wheels, IBC. Additions: Chrome Step Bars, Chrome door handles, Silver barbed-wire pin stripe, B&W Turnover GN ball
I wasn't really sure about block heaters, chords, and exactly what trucks were delivered without. I just got the info from this site in '04, and when I ordered my '05, I made sure the truck came complete with heater and chord.
As for your spouse's driving habits- I cured that with a stick shift. She won't drive it.
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Red 2002 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 7.3L reg. cab 6-speed rubber floors traded at 50K for:
Red 2005 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 6.0L reg. cab 6-speed rubber floors BFG 12.5x35 mud-terrains, no lift traded for:
Red 2008 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 6.4 reg. cab 6-speed. Got carpet this time- audiophile stereo deletes rubber floors. BFG 12.5x35 mud terrains, no lift.
Traded at 45K for: Red 2011 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 6.7L reg cab BFG 12.5x35 mud terrains, no lift. "optioned" out of- stick shift, rubber floors, audiophile stereo, fog lights, chrome step bars GRRRRR!
As for your spouse's driving habits- I cured that with a stick shift. She won't drive it.
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You're a better man than me. I mentioned something about getting a stick shift but she told me my opinion didn't count (j/k of course...I think [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img].
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2005 Arizona Beige F350 XLT FX4 6.0 CC shortbed, 3.73 ls rear, 18" wheels, Tow Command. Additions: Vent Visors, bug guard, Fumoto Valve, Timbrens. Traded for...
Current Truck -- 2008 Black F350 XLT 4x4, 6.8 V10, CC Long Bed, 4.10 rear, 18" wheels, IBC. Additions: Chrome Step Bars, Chrome door handles, Silver barbed-wire pin stripe, B&W Turnover GN ball
That engine is a BIG hunk of metal. If you expose a warm engine to -40 temps, I'm pretty sure it will cool off alot faster than a block heater can bring it back up to temp. If your truck runs rough for 5 min. after you start it, you might want to consider plugging it in for a lopnger period of time. I plug mine in all night here in the "mild" temps of OH, and it starts easy, and warms up quick. I am cinsidering a timer, since our temps aren't as bad as yours, but if they were, I'd plug it in all night. JMHO
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Red 2002 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 7.3L reg. cab 6-speed rubber floors traded at 50K for:
Red 2005 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 6.0L reg. cab 6-speed rubber floors BFG 12.5x35 mud-terrains, no lift traded for:
Red 2008 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 6.4 reg. cab 6-speed. Got carpet this time- audiophile stereo deletes rubber floors. BFG 12.5x35 mud terrains, no lift.
Traded at 45K for: Red 2011 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 6.7L reg cab BFG 12.5x35 mud terrains, no lift. "optioned" out of- stick shift, rubber floors, audiophile stereo, fog lights, chrome step bars GRRRRR!
Regardless of when and what temp you plug the truck in, take a minute or two and make sure that the plug is in good shape (see pics of my '01). The loose plug takes a beating if you don't secure it and bad things happen when you don't inspect it. ahem...
Also, use a heavy gauge extension cord and make sure your outlet is in good shape and the timer is properly rated. It's worth it, believe me!
I'm using a timer that cuts the heater on at 4am, and I leave for work about 7:30. I'll plug it in anytime it's going to be below 35*F. I think that keeping the truck in good shape is worth the slightly higher electric bill.
I was told taking off right away is ok if you keep the RPM's under 2k
Take care
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(Ordered Jan 13th, Picked up Feb 21)
Black (XL with options) 2005 F-350 Super Duty,PSD,DRW,Super cab,8ft bed,Tow Boss,Tow Command,Snow Plow Prep,upfitter switches, 15K built Ford tough hitch, Line-X, Highway Products toolbox
RV - 2005 Excel Limited 36RDE
(Full time RV'er, where ever I leave my hat is my home.)
Again, I think that geographical location really comes in to play here. When temps here get ridiculous (like they are sure to) I'll try to get some video of the truck starting up. I can guarantee if you've ever heard this truck start in -40 you would not be inclined to hop in and take off!
When temps get that low, 4 hours of block heater is still enough to allow for smoother startup. From there it takes about 10 minutes at high idle before I'm comfortable pulling out.
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2003 350 Lariat FX4 Short Box 6.0L *SOLD*
2008 FX4 F350 6.4L Dually Long Box, Black on Black PICTURES
2007 Keystone Raptor 3712TS PICTURES
Went out this morning and it was 17F. My jacket was still hanging in the back seat, and I'm comfy in a golf shirt. Once it gets cold out I'll put a coat on and plug the trucks in at about 5F. At least there's no mosquitos. Cold is relevant to your own location, temperature isn't.
Jack
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Mrs Sprats' truck;
'05 F250, King Ranch,Copper,4X4,CC,LS, auto, roof clearance lights, moon roof, trlr brake cntrl, upfitter switches, ESOF, reverse aid, Raider cap, etc.
Delivery Feb 26/05
My truck, was hers;
2000 F150 XLT 7700 payload pkg ('99 LD 250) 5.4, 240k
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