starting fluid can't start with out it

Knox · #1 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 05:09 PM

When its cold i cant start it with out starting fluid
after the engine is warmed up dont have to use it
any ideas why and how i can fix this?

92 F250 7.3L

IDIDieselJohn · #2 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 05:28 PM

How long does your "Wait To Start" light stay on for?

rupejosh · #3 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 05:32 PM

either you have a faulty glow plug system or you are getting air into the fuel system

jr32560 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 05:49 PM

man I always heard starting fluid was a no -no with diesels
must be something for diesels huh ?

Knox · #5 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 06:54 PM

the wait to start light is on for about 4 seconds
no clue how old the glow plugs are

IDIDieselJohn · #6 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 06:56 PM

Should stay on for at least 8-10 seconds. Sounds like you have a couple of bad glow plugs.

Knox · #7 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 07:14 PM

Sounds fun...
got any recomendations on what kind i should reaplace them with
its soon to be the weather where 20F below is not uncalled for

IDIDieselJohn · #8 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 07:22 PM

Mastercraft are the best glow plugs.

lmnr0026 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 10:16 PM

Mastercraft? Do you mean Motorcraft??? Beru are good too from what I read here.

IDIDieselJohn · #10 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 10:21 PM

Woops, yea Motorcraft. lol sorry. Both Motorcraft and Beru are the best from what i've heard. I run Motorcrafts.

dyoungen · #11 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 10:26 PM

If you need to use a "starter fluid", you can use highly flammable brake cleaner. That's what I use if worse comes to worse. That or you can rag it. That's where you put some gas on a rag and put the rag over the intake. That works to.

Knox · #12 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 11:16 PM

i was looking up the cost of getting some Motorcraft glow plugs and the ones i found at auto zone where around 15 bucks a pop and i would like to replace all 8 of them but would not like to spend 120 bucks after i just poped 200 for a new starter 2 days ago. is there any place where i can get them cheaper
rockauto.com has them for around 11 bucks so far thats the cheapest that i have found

brewer11 · #13 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 09:47 AM

if your looking for glow lugs I go threw diesel filters on line they have controlers and plugs the plugs run between 9& ten dollars

Dave Sponaugle · #14 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 10:05 AM

The burnt out glow plugs are why you had to replace the starter.

Autozone discontinued Motorcraft/Beru glow plugs a couple years ago, but they are the only ones you should install.

Motorcraft/Beru ZD 9 is the correct glow plug for the 92 engine.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...92&catalogid=1

11 dollars and change from partsguyed.com

tjc transport · #15 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 10:21 AM

7.3 Liter Diesel Motorcraft Glow Plugs - Ford 7.3 Liter Diesel Motorcraft Glow Plug
$9.99 for the ZD-9 plugs.