7.3L IDI Diesels Not Power Strokes) will not starts - Diesel Forum

zee zee · 11-06-2007, 03:16 PM

92 Ford E-350 Clubwagon Van will not start after the engine cut off while it was running. No indicator light come on. After turning the igntion switch on and waiting for the start engine light to go off, the engine cranked with the water in fuel light on but will not start. So the fuel filter was replaced and the fuel in the filter was contained no water.After installing a new fuel filter, the new fuel filter had air bubbles released until only diesel was released. The glow plugs were functioning, the diesel fuel is at the injector pump. Still the engine will not start.

hunterb2 · 11-06-2007, 06:15 PM

Check to see if the fuel shut-off solenoid is working. There are two wires coming to your injector pump, one to a timing advance mechanism, the other to a fuel shut off solenoid. If that solenoid has failed the engine will not start. With the key on you can take the wires off the pump and touch them to their connectors. If you hear a 'click' it is probably working. If no 'click' it's probably not.

That's the first thing I'd check given your symptoms.

Good luck.

Bruce

cdnsarguy · 11-06-2007, 06:55 PM

Take the filter header Schrader valve core out and hook a hose and pressure guage to the outlet.........crank engine see what you get for pressure, should have 4-6 psi from a good lift pump.

Volume test same place hook a hose to it crank over the engine 10 seconds you should get 1/3 pint of fuel minimum or 1 pint at 675 rpm in 30 seconds... engine running

Important the fuel shutoff solenoid (FSS) wire on the IP should be disconnected if you do not want a start just cranking. Re connect FSS after test complete.