5.9 Block Heater information

[lilfroger]

The block heaters is installed on all CTD's; just most do not come with the cord.

An optional engine block heater is available with all models. The heater is equipped with a power cord. The cord is attached to an engine compartment component with tie-straps. The heater warms the engine providing easier engine starting and faster warm-up in low temperatures. The heater is mounted in a core hole of the engine cylinder block in place of a freeze plug with the heating element immersed in engine coolant.

Electrical Info:
Vehicle Issue What are the electrical requirements for the engine block (coolant) heater?
Year 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 2006 | 2007
Model AD - Ram Pickup, Ramcharger, Ram Cab and Chassis | BE - Ram Pickup/Quad Cab | BR - Ram Pickup | DH - Ram Pickup HD | DR - Ram Pickup | D1 - Ram Pickup 3500
Engine 5.9L 6 CYL DIESEL TURBO CUMMINS | 5.9L 24 VALVE TURBO DIESEL | 5.9L 24 VALVE TURBO DIESEL HO

Recommendation The engine block heater installed in Cummins® engines requires:
110-115 volts, A/C current

It is recommended to use at least a 15 amp circuit
A grounded 3-prong extension cord is required
The engine block heater is a 750 watt heating element, which will draw 6.5 to 7 amps.


The 5.9L diesel engine has the block heater located on the right side of the engine below the exhaust manifold next to the oil cooler (1).




The block heater is screwed into the block at 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.).

If your truck did not come with the heater cord it can be purchased from the Dealer or from several after market locations

 

[ramhunter9]

very good info , thank you

 

[wolfwalker]

lilfrogger-

thanks for the info..picture as I was able to find my heater...know where I can get the power cord?

 

[lilfroger]

Of course I do

Call the local Dodge dealer, Cummins dealer or go to Geno's Garage:
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CABLE ('89-'10)-Dodge Cummins Diesel Truck Accessories – Geno’s Garage

May I also recommend a bumper widgit - I know one guy who just left it dangling and it fell inside the wheel well and he proceeded to beat the end of the cable w/ the front tire for 100+ miles

BLOCK HEATER BUMPER PLUG ('10)-Dodge Cummins Diesel Truck Accessories – Geno’s Garage

Geno's sells them separately or already wired to the cable
BLOCK HEATER BUMPER PLUG ('10)-Dodge Cummins Diesel Truck Accessories – Geno’s Garage




(I love Geno's! Their web site is easy, their shipping is fast, their phone support is AMAZING! They love helping the little guys. I took part in a National G2G for another forum and they were nice enough to donate a bunch of little things (stickers, key-chains, a couple t-shirts) for us to use as raffle give-a-ways. Geno's team is WONDERFUL and AMAZING and all that good stuff...they will always get 5 starts and two thumbs up from me)

 

[wolfwalker]

thank you!!!!!!!! Going to order from Geno's....

 

[ramthis9501]

lilfrogger, you seem to know alot lol what are some more things to do to a 5.9 cummins performance wise? My dad's Ram 3500 has got a cold air intake, Bullydog chip and exhaust. So is there anything else to do to it to get some more power out of it?

 

[lilfroger]

There are a ton of things ... start a new thread in the CTD section so we don't de-rail this one. We can come up will all sorts of ways for your pop's to spend his money

 

[edwincur77]

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