Rusty69

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Yeah, I had to remove the air intake from the box to the turbo because engine was hot....not big deal. I ran the cord along the frame and brought it out right behind the license plate/bumper. I taped the cord to the fog lamps wiring harness.

I plugged in at 535 am today and at 621 fired up the truck. But, it wasn't warm, So question is..how long does it take for the block heater to work? Owners manual says a minimum of an hour? Maybe I should plug it in all night and see if that works?


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I purchased a timer from Lowes and set the timer for 3-hours. Mine comes on by it's self 3-hours before I jump in it and leave in the morning. It will still take you about 10 min's to get up to operating temp. which is better than without the block heater.

Smokeman

The block heater "works" as soon as you plug it in. It will not heat the coolant enough for you to see it on the guage. It just takes the chill off the block, so to speak.

Brian

Mallard

I just checked with my dealer again, and they said another 2 weeks before they will have the cord in stock.

On my '99 I always plugged it in over night. Sometimes I'd leave it plugged in for 2 or 3 days straight if I didn't use my truck.

I don't know what is recommended, but it always turned over and started and warmed right up.