[96F250PSDVIRGIN]

Hey guys, went to start up my 96 F250 with the 7.3L this morning and she wouldn't start....Totally new to diesels and working on them so I have no clue really. Buddy of mine and I changed the glow plugs about a month ago and everything seemed fine. It would still be rough to start at times if it was cold out and wasn't plugged in but other than that seemed okay. I am really hoping somebody on this site can help me so I can try to avoid a shop. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!

Thank you everyone in advance.

 

[a19berning]

I dont know about 7.3's but my 6.0 just had the same issue and it was a high pressure oil leak in the drivers side valve cover.

 

[bugman]

Are you getting the wait to start light? If not I would check the under hood fuses, inarticulate the number 22 fuse for the fuel bowl heater and glow plug controller. If it is blown you quite possibly have a shorted fuel bowl heater and will need to disconnect it.

 

[96F250PSDVIRGIN]

Thanks guys!! It finally started for my GF after I was at work and it started then died so she tried to start it again and it fired right up and is doing fine now.... Not sure but probably going to get it on a diagnostic tester soon and see whats up. Any ideas?

 

[a19berning]

That is exactly what my 6.0 did. I have no clue if yours 7.3 is the same though. it would start fine a couple times then it wouldnt start again.

 

[realbadlarry]

wiggle the wire harnesses that go to the IPR, while it is running and see if you can get it to die....might be a dirty or loose connection...that's what mine was...at the IPR...