Block Heater Info
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Block Heater Info
Thought I'd post some info about the Block Heater since winter is fast approaching.
I just got done replacing the block heater in my 97. It went bad last year. I replaced it with a Zerostat 1000 watt block heater (OEM is 750 watt) from Boston Auto Electric (http://www.bostonautoelectric.com) for $61.00
I had to specifically ask for the part via the part number below. I had been looking for the OEM part number for the 750 Watt heater across this forum and others. I found an interesting thread on the TurboDieselRegister Forum and though it had some great info for us. The thread url is (http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...topic/652.html).
The part I received from Boston Auto Electric fit perfectly in the 5.9 engine. It took about 1/2 hour to do and two gallons of new anti-freeze. Zerostat did come with the cord as well. I don't know if it will heat better or more efficiently but I'm into the "MORE POWER" thing so I figured I'd BOMB the heater as well.
FYI - This is a quote from that thread ----
" At some point Dodge changed to a 750 Watt heater. This is the one most of us have now.
I saw in the Zerostart Catalog the C Series Cummins engine (8.3L, 505 C.I.D) heating element comes in a 1000 watt, 120 Volt model.
Checking out the specs, it has the same diameter (58mm) and uses the same 0-Ring & clamp Device kit as the B-Series engine.
They almost look identical, except the heating element is a slightly different shape. It would mount in the frost plug the OE one is in.
Would this work in the B-Series engine? I don't know. I wish I had tried it. The tech person at Zerostart said "thats a lotta heat" but offered no answer.
The Cummins C-Series Engine, 1000 watt, 120 Volt frost plug block heater is Zerostart p/n 860-1860.
If anyone wants to experiment with it , I'd be interested in the results. Get more info and see it at the Zerostart webpage. Will need Abobe reading to view catalog.
http://www.zerostart.com/ "
This forum is great and thanks to all for sharing the wealth of knowledge and all the great advice.
I just got done replacing the block heater in my 97. It went bad last year. I replaced it with a Zerostat 1000 watt block heater (OEM is 750 watt) from Boston Auto Electric (http://www.bostonautoelectric.com) for $61.00
I had to specifically ask for the part via the part number below. I had been looking for the OEM part number for the 750 Watt heater across this forum and others. I found an interesting thread on the TurboDieselRegister Forum and though it had some great info for us. The thread url is (http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...topic/652.html).
The part I received from Boston Auto Electric fit perfectly in the 5.9 engine. It took about 1/2 hour to do and two gallons of new anti-freeze. Zerostat did come with the cord as well. I don't know if it will heat better or more efficiently but I'm into the "MORE POWER" thing so I figured I'd BOMB the heater as well.
FYI - This is a quote from that thread ----
" At some point Dodge changed to a 750 Watt heater. This is the one most of us have now.
I saw in the Zerostart Catalog the C Series Cummins engine (8.3L, 505 C.I.D) heating element comes in a 1000 watt, 120 Volt model.
Checking out the specs, it has the same diameter (58mm) and uses the same 0-Ring & clamp Device kit as the B-Series engine.
They almost look identical, except the heating element is a slightly different shape. It would mount in the frost plug the OE one is in.
Would this work in the B-Series engine? I don't know. I wish I had tried it. The tech person at Zerostart said "thats a lotta heat" but offered no answer.
The Cummins C-Series Engine, 1000 watt, 120 Volt frost plug block heater is Zerostart p/n 860-1860.
If anyone wants to experiment with it , I'd be interested in the results. Get more info and see it at the Zerostart webpage. Will need Abobe reading to view catalog.
http://www.zerostart.com/ "
This forum is great and thanks to all for sharing the wealth of knowledge and all the great advice.
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