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Old 03-25-2017, 07:18 PM
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97 7.3 no start

I have a 97 7.3 powerstroke.

Truck was running, lost two injectors unplugged the bad injectors, truck still ran missing 2 injectors. I bought new injector from SwampDiesel, Got Injectors installed everything back together. Truck will not start, Truck tries start, but no smoke coming out tail pipe. I get no codes from the computer either. I have checked and rechecked connections. I find no fuses blown out. I have oil pressure and fuel in the bowl. Help Please
 
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Old 03-25-2017, 07:47 PM
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It takes awhile of cranking after installing injectors to get it to fire up. Has to fill everything back up with fuel and oil
Just crank it over about 15 sec then wait a min or so and try it again
 
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[QUOTE=Woodsgirl;17062607]I have a 97 7.3 powerstroke.

Truck was running, lost two injectors unplugged the bad injectors, truck still ran missing 2 injectors. I bought new injector from SwampDiesel, Got Injectors installed everything back together. Truck will not start, Truck tries start, but no smoke coming out tail pipe. I get no codes from the computer either. I have checked and rechecked connections. I find no fuses blown out. I have oil pressure and fuel in the bowl. I have been cranking engine about 40 seconds on 40 seconds off. I have burned up one starter. HELP PLEASE
 
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Okay truck still cranks over and still not start. I still get no smoke white or black out of tail pipe when I am cranking engine over help please
 
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Could I have a bad IDM
 
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I would not suspect the IDM given what you've said. What else was touched when you did the work? Is the cps good?
 
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Also check your fuel pressure. Just because you have fuel in the bowl does not = pressure.. Easy check with tire gauge
 
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Originally Posted by Woodsgirl
I have been cranking engine about 40 seconds on 40 seconds off. I have burned up one starter. HELP PLEASE
you are not waiting long enough to cool it. 30 sec crank, 5 min wait




download and print this no start flow chart
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byb...1qRU1VVGc/view
 
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Can your device do a buzz test?
 
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Originally Posted by PSU4ME
I would not suspect the IDM given what you've said. What else was touched when you did the work? Is the cps good?
I have replaced camshaft sensor and fuel pump under the fuel bowl. I have checked fuses underhood and dash, I get no codes or any edidit lights to come on. The truck turns over but no start and no white or black smoke out tail pipe. I have also burned up two starters. Help, appreciate all the help
 
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Originally Posted by Woodsgirl
I have replaced camshaft sensor and fuel pump under the fuel bowl. I have checked fuses underhood and dash, I get no codes or any edidit lights to come on. The truck turns over but no start and no white or black smoke out tail pipe. I have also burned up two starters. Help, appreciate all the help
Stop firing the parts cannon at it.

I know you want to just crank and crank and crank and hope it fires up but clearly that's not working.

Check everything you touched. Make sure all the sensors are plugged in. Check the IPR sensor right near the fuel bowl. Make sure you didn't accidentally bump it with something and break it.
 
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Have you followed the flow chart knottyrope posted is post #8? If not try to follow that chart step by step. Do not skip a step. It Is a good chart.
 
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Old 03-28-2017, 07:55 AM
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do you get a wait to start light to come on?
 
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Repeat - can your device do a buzz test?
 
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