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97 7.3 cranks slow

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Old 06-02-2013, 08:37 PM
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97 7.3 cranks slow

My 7.3 cranks over slow with 2 new batteries.sometimes it starts always cranks over slow.thanks for the help. Also ckeaned positive cable at the starter
 
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Old 06-02-2013, 08:44 PM
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Starter could be on it's way out.
 
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Old 06-02-2013, 10:44 PM
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x2^^, it will test good at the parts store but most likely its wore out.
 
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Old 06-02-2013, 10:58 PM
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If you replace your starter get one from a 99+ 7.3. They are gear reduction and spin the motor over a lot quicker. Bolt in mod, except for the need to expand one of the ring terminals.
 
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Thanks guys that's what I was thinking, but I thought a starter would be either good or bad not.I will try a differ one.
 
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