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SixOhh
01-19-2011, 01:32 PM
i just put a block heater cord on my CR for the winter season and on the new cord it says to make sure to leave the cord unplugged for at least one minute before starting the ol 5.9

the only reason i can even think this would matter is that the block heater is just a small 120v heating element and the truck runs on 14 volts.... if there was a bad ground issue or an "electrical leak" that the two types of voltages might have an issue, still i think that is far fetched.:doh:


i am very particular about letting my truck warm up before taking off so i just have to wonder of this really matters. when using the block heater i always unplug her then bust her off and take off. if the block wasn't warm i would not do this other wise.....

any thoughts on this?

-M
OrangeNV
01-19-2011, 01:35 PM
i start mine with the plug still in.......i may learn somethin in this thread too
elephantrider
01-19-2011, 01:35 PM
when its cold here i start mine up then unplug it.
havent had any issue *yet* ...
SixOhh
01-19-2011, 01:38 PM
sorry orange... i couldn't hear your reply.... your avitar is too loud! ')

on all my fords and my old 12v i have done the same! its just like the manufacturer to put a warning on there like that!
cumminspwr11
03-19-2011, 09:34 PM
thats how i run mine, start it up then unplug it
Drasko
03-31-2011, 07:38 PM
hell i leave mine plugged in while it idles and warms up!
copenglenn
03-31-2011, 07:41 PM
hell i leave mine plugged in while it idles and warms up!

X2 It warms up faster!
Drasko
03-31-2011, 08:39 PM
Yes indeed it does!!! Ive done on my 2 CR trucks and on my 12 valves i have now!!!!

Its just a disclaimer.....
countryman2672
07-07-2011, 08:38 PM
Ive never had a problem and I leave it in overnight on a timer and start it plugged in then unplug it after it warms up, no one like driving without a good heater lol, and its better for the truck.
SixOhh
07-10-2011, 03:20 PM
yes it is, but here in Texas i only need to use the heater MAYBE one month out of the year, an any other hot summer day i still let my rig warm up about 5-10 minutes before i hit the road.
its just a smart idea for anyone wanting to keep their motor around for the long haul!
Scooter's Roofing
07-10-2011, 03:41 PM
the engine should be warmed up under load... it will wear less that way