My dads 1990 7.3 won't start as of lately. It always started hard (had to use either on cold days) even though it had new glow plugs installed a couple years ago. A couple of days ago when I went out to start it, I cycled the glow plugs twice and when I turned the key, it just made a continous clicking sound. I thought that the batteries were just really weak so I put it on the charger. When i put the charger on to "jump start" it kicked the charger off. Then when I turn the key, the glow plug controller starts clicking immediately (doesn't sound like the normal "click...click...click" the way they usually do) and there shows no volts on the meter on the dash. I was going to get new batteries but I don't really think that is the main issue. Do you think I need a new GP controller or is it just the batteries?
Thanks
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1989 F-350 crew cab dually 4x4 7.3 IDI, Banks Sidewinder Wastegated Turbo. Rebuilt E4OD with Transcommand. push button start, 5" straight piped dual bullhorn stacks. New body work and paint. Custom diamond plate interior. Custom built front and rear HEAVY DUTY bumpers, Many Many Mods on the way. Just need more money and time. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] fuzzy dice hangin from the mirrior
1990 F-350 Crew Cab SRW 7.3 IDI with ATS turbo. Offroad wheels and tires. E4OD. custom exhaust and turned up pump. New bed and paint.
Mine did that and all that happened was the wire going to the starter had worked loose and wasn't making good contact...probably not your issue but maybe...
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1994 F350 XL Crewcab 4x4 SRW 7.3 NA
Dana 60 Sterling 10.25 3.55 285/75 16 Dayton Timberlines
TC lockup Mod
Pyro Installed!!!
TO DO: Boost guage, Tekonsha Voyager Brake controller and Turbo when I acquire one!!!
Well my dad says that as soon as you turn the key, all power to the truck is lost. The ignition, door alarm, dome light, interior lights all shut off and won't come back on until after it sits, then the same thing happens.
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1989 F-350 crew cab dually 4x4 7.3 IDI, Banks Sidewinder Wastegated Turbo. Rebuilt E4OD with Transcommand. push button start, 5" straight piped dual bullhorn stacks. New body work and paint. Custom diamond plate interior. Custom built front and rear HEAVY DUTY bumpers, Many Many Mods on the way. Just need more money and time. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] fuzzy dice hangin from the mirrior
1990 F-350 Crew Cab SRW 7.3 IDI with ATS turbo. Offroad wheels and tires. E4OD. custom exhaust and turned up pump. New bed and paint.
Do a test light check on all the GPs... what brand were they.
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93 F250 7.3 IDI S/C XLT 4X4 E40D 3.55LS, Captains chairs, Tutone Mocha, Leer 48" Hiboy cap, FR & RR hitches, full DeeZee running boards. Factory ordered/delivered Jan 93 has 160K+, it's basically a stock truck with all the Ford options, just no disc player.
Toys: 26'Jayco FK TT, 18'Sylvan Pro Fish.
Wow I can't believe it. I plugged in the the truck and put it on the charger that seemed to help but the problem was solved when I put on the new poss. cable. I can't believe that is all it was but I guess so. Thanks though. I still do have a problem with the glowplugs (cause I have to use starting fluid when its a little colder) but the big problem is solved.
Thanks again
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1989 F-350 crew cab dually 4x4 7.3 IDI, Banks Sidewinder Wastegated Turbo. Rebuilt E4OD with Transcommand. push button start, 5" straight piped dual bullhorn stacks. New body work and paint. Custom diamond plate interior. Custom built front and rear HEAVY DUTY bumpers, Many Many Mods on the way. Just need more money and time. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] fuzzy dice hangin from the mirrior
1990 F-350 Crew Cab SRW 7.3 IDI with ATS turbo. Offroad wheels and tires. E4OD. custom exhaust and turned up pump. New bed and paint.
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