he has a '91 F450 with 7.3 IDI and 5-speed...he tells me it will push-start just fine...but won't start with the starter. he installed new glow plugs, no change. i told him i think it is either the batteries or the starter...and that his GP's might not be working...could be the relay. anyhow, anyone have any idea what it might be and how to check to find out for sure? don't wanna waste his time...
Josh
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1996 Ford F350 XL SuperCab shortbed 4x4, PSD, 5-speed manual, D60 swap, 6" Skyjacker (all spring) lift, 37" Super Swamper SSRs, 16x10 Ultra Stargazer wheels, South Bend Con-O-FE clutch (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!), SMFW, Tymar air intake, Swamps 150/146s, shimmed FPR, Northern Diesel Performance 4-position chip, 3.5" Hypermax downpipe, 4" Airflow exhaust, Dieselsite's BRV, Husky lo-profile toolbox, Reunel front "Import Mauler/Chevy repair kit-gotta do my part to clean-up America" DYNO'D 1 October-308.8 RWHP, 620.1 RWTQ!!...see her here www.cardomain.com/id/rattlinford
How long is the wts light on? How fast does it turn over? Try getting the batteries individually load tested? Try plugging it in and then report back. Did he try jump starting it?
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93 F250, regular cab, 4x4, 7.3 NA, ZF5, 3.55, 209k miles, came home 2/28/06, soon to be turbo.
92 250, regular cab, 4x4, 7.3 NA, E4OD, 3.55, 316k miles, came home 8/28/04, aluminium 16x7 wheels, 285/75/16 Sport King AT.
89 250, extended cab, 4x4, 7.3, ATS wastegated, 5" straight pipe, hand shaker, 4.10, slightly toasted, waiting for a new cab and front end, came home 12/24/04
What brand glow plugs did you put in? If not Motorcraft/Beru, they may be burned out already. Autolites are really bad plugs. Check out ziggster's page on glow plugs or Agnem's articles. Don't put in new plugs until you've tested the old ones. Get a 50 watt 12v trouble light with battery clips. Attach the red clip to a positive battery terminal, touch each glow plug terminal for a SHORT time with the black lead and see if the light turns on (make sure the switch on the light is in the "on" position). Good glow plugs will turn on the light. Make sure controller works before replacing plugs with new ones, or bypass it with manual momentary switch (on Ziggster's page or Agnem's if I recall correctly).
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Truck 1: 1985 F350 dually 4WD 6.9 diesel crew cab auto with 83k original miles. C6 trans, 4.10 rear end. Mods are Banks Turbo, US Gear overdrive, 45gal rear tank, hydroboost brakes, additional leaf springs all around, Hellwig airbags, rear sway bar, GM glowplug controller, fuel Koalescer. 235/85 R16 Michelin XB Rib radials. 11ft.6in Vacationeer cabover camper, TorkLift tiedowns.
Truck 2: 1988 F250 7.3, C6 auto, 2WD w/3.55 limited slip rear axle, Banks Sidewinder Turbo, Gear Vendors overdrive, Utility box, hydraulic lift gate, lumber rack.
Auto: 1987 MBZ 300D Turbo 3.0 Liter 6 cylinder engine. 205K miles. Working on all the "little things" that previous owner neglected. Putting in wvo tank.
well, i haven't even seen the truck yet...just talked to the guy on the phone. he emailed me asking for help, so i have no idea what kind of GP's or anything else. he should be calling me next weekend so i can go look at it...thanks
Josh
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1996 Ford F350 XL SuperCab shortbed 4x4, PSD, 5-speed manual, D60 swap, 6" Skyjacker (all spring) lift, 37" Super Swamper SSRs, 16x10 Ultra Stargazer wheels, South Bend Con-O-FE clutch (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!), SMFW, Tymar air intake, Swamps 150/146s, shimmed FPR, Northern Diesel Performance 4-position chip, 3.5" Hypermax downpipe, 4" Airflow exhaust, Dieselsite's BRV, Husky lo-profile toolbox, Reunel front "Import Mauler/Chevy repair kit-gotta do my part to clean-up America" DYNO'D 1 October-308.8 RWHP, 620.1 RWTQ!!...see her here www.cardomain.com/id/rattlinford
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