Posted by Brad Gyde on January 19, 2011 at 07:28:54 from (184.247.239.212):
To set the question: I have a 1986 Ford that now has the 7.3 (6.9 give up the ghost, so, I repowered it) IDI non turbo.. It has been hard starting in the cold lately, so, the last few nights I been plugging it in.
I currently don't run the block heater on a timer, but thinking I might try to find a timer today, as I can see it getting expensive leaving it plugged in for 8-12 hours a day. If I get a timer, the question becomes irrelevant.
The question is: Should I plug it in when still WARM.. Like just got home from class or supper or.. and I know I'm in for the night, or should I let it cool, then plug it in???
I have a friend who claims you should never plug in a warm truck.. I don't see what difference it makes, other than the water is warm, so it more will "maintain" a warmer temperature as opposed to warming up freezing cold liquid.
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