if i was to use an ohm meter on the block heater plug what should i see if the heating element is good
__________________ 1997 F 350 4X4, idm mod, wide open performance GQSSB turbo, stage 2` s by bean` s, intercooler, 4" no muffler, stack, trans from brians truck shop rear, disk brakes, and a stecher stage 1 hpop 6 position chip with bean` s programs crane valae springs, air dog lift pump and electric fuel pump and regulatorand water methonal injection
i suppose it is the same for the 97, but the truck i was asking about is a 94 7.3 turbo, not a powerstroke
__________________ 1997 F 350 4X4, idm mod, wide open performance GQSSB turbo, stage 2` s by bean` s, intercooler, 4" no muffler, stack, trans from brians truck shop rear, disk brakes, and a stecher stage 1 hpop 6 position chip with bean` s programs crane valae springs, air dog lift pump and electric fuel pump and regulatorand water methonal injection
The block heater in my 1988 draws 4.1 A when warm in operation, about 500 watts. That's about 28 ohms. If the heater element is cold, resistance would be less - figure between 15 - 20 ohms.
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Jim Jim Jim
-- 1988 F-350 (type F379) 7.3 NA diesel ZF5 4.10 DRW 11' service body
-- 1981 Toyota pickup 2.2L diesel 5-speed LB
-- 1980 Mercedes 300SD 3.0L turbo AT
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