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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 04:36 AM
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Block heater

It's been below freezing in the mornings here in Northern Oklahoma... low 20s. Wind chill near zero.
Moyo didn't like the cold and would rattle a little extra trying to get lubed up.
I noticed when we bought this rig it had a block heater plug in, hanging neatly near the front drivers side turn signal.
So last night I ran an extension cord and plugged it in.
It (the engine) was toasty warm this morning and fired up instantly with no rattling...
I'm impressed with the block heater!!!


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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 07:49 AM
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Yeah it's cold in Woodward to. Where does it go on the motor side.
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 08:31 AM
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Well I was going to take a picture, but it's buried under and behind the dizzy...
ours is a turbo, the turbo heat shield is also blocking the view... power steering pump is also in the way. Rrrr
but its on the drivers side toward the front of the block just above where the oil dipstick is.

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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 08:34 AM
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I think it's where the freeze plug is closest to the front of the motor...
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 09:20 AM
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too funny! it was 0*F here this morning. no block heater, but my 22re started right up, and good oil pressure on the gauge, too.
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by wallytoo
too funny! it was 0*F here this morning. no block heater, but my 22re started right up, and good oil pressure on the gauge, too.
mine starts right up and has good oil pressure, and I probably wouldn't have put on a block heater, but because it was already on i thought I'd plug it in...
I was rather surprised at how nice it sounded when I started it...
having one on now and seeing how warm starts might give me a longer life,
not suggesting that everyone should do this, it does make sense for those living in colder regions.
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