JUST got a used Ford F350 like the way it was built but hate to start it when its cold. just like a lot of reading that i have done i see that i am not the only one with these headachs. cold start almost not at all. have to hit the excelarator a tap and than it tries to start but if not on the tap nothing but turning over. After its started it is fine until it gets cold agan.
ANY AND ALL HELP WILL BE APPREACITED. FEEL FREE TO E MAIL E-MAIL ME WITHIT.
diesels are by nature hard to start when cold. start by checking glow plugs and glow plug relay. also on your truck if you turn the key on wait for the glow plug light to go off turn they key off and back on and repeat a couple times it should start more easly. and depending on the tempature where you live a block heater will be your best freind
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96 f250 7.3L powerstroke
5spd manual
4.10 axel ratio
extened cab long box
superchips max tuner
6637 filter
no kitty
If the batteries are more than two years old, replace them. Yes, even if they're 60 or 72 month batteries. The starting demands of a cold diesel are well beyond what most battery manufacturers rate for.
Regular exposure to -20 degree temps (as is possible in SD) turns batteries into yearly (or every-other-yearly) maintenance items.
If the glow plug system is working you should not have trouble starting. The two most common problems with starting an IDI are glow plugs and air in fuel system. Post your problem on the 6.9/7.3 Pre Power Stoke section of the forum and you will get all the help you need from the IDI lovers. If you check through the posts you'll find answers to your problem also.
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Tony 1994 F250 XLT ext. cab,long bed,7.3 IDI factory turbo,4x4,manual hubs E4OD,4.10 gears, K&N air filter,PSD oil filter, TruxPort tonneau cover, 172,000 miles and counting. 88 Ranger 2.0, 5 speed,130,000 mi.,bought new. NC Chapter Member.
New Bats New Relay Tried The On Off On Off And On Again And Still No Go. Will Try To Post On The Power Stroke One Gata Fegure This One Out. Also Went And A Min Ago Cleaned The Bat Conections Because I Dont Trust The Dealer It Came From And Loe And Behold.. New Bats And Looks Like Thay Just Pushed The Cables On. Will Let It Cool Off And Let The Cold Start Go Again And Repost If This Dosent Work. Tahnk You All For Teh Start. We Will See If Its Going To Work. Also Called The Stealer Here In Town He Just Said Well Make An Appt..... However Did Find Taht The Truck Was Here When It Was New. And The Origanal Buyer Was The Energy Co Here In Wy. Funnie I Got It In Wi.... Love Working Over The Road.
In 94 Ford used both the IDI & PSD. If you have the IDI, use the "Pre" Powerstroke forum. Don't crank on the starter more than 20 seconds. Let cool for 2 minutes before trying again.
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Tony 1994 F250 XLT ext. cab,long bed,7.3 IDI factory turbo,4x4,manual hubs E4OD,4.10 gears, K&N air filter,PSD oil filter, TruxPort tonneau cover, 172,000 miles and counting. 88 Ranger 2.0, 5 speed,130,000 mi.,bought new. NC Chapter Member.
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94 F350 4x4 7.3 Idi Big Headach In Cold
1994 F250 XLT ext. cab,long bed,7.3 IDI factory turbo,4x4,manual hubs E4OD,4.10 gears, K&N air filter,PSD oil filter, TruxPort tonneau cover, 172,000 miles and counting. 88 Ranger 2.0, 5 speed,130,000 mi.,bought new. 
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