No Start-0*
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No Start-0*
My new work truck won't start this morning, its 0*/-5*. Fuelled up yesterday at same service station as always, went out to start this morning and no go. Cranks but no fire. I suspect fuel gelling, however had not had this problem before with fuel from this station. It is a bit colder than normal, and have not added any additives. Will my best course of action be to wait for temps to warm up a bit before trying to re-start? BTW new truck is 2011 F-350.
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I've had the truck for 1 month, so Ford may be getting a call. Is there anything I can do short of waiting for temp to come up? Heated garage is not an option. Will put in additives when I can get them. My "summer" truck, 2000 7.3 F350, has a mound of snow 4' tall behind it from shovelling driveway, and I really don't feel like shovelling the snow out of the way. Would plugging in block heater speed things along for getting it started, seems like it should.
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But,
If it's not gel, the block heater might help.
Try 4 hours, then attempt start.
If it works fine, but, don't try to much. It will either start or not..
If it does start, then see service...
Because it is glow plug / gpr related at that point
If it's not gel, the block heater might help.
Try 4 hours, then attempt start.
If it works fine, but, don't try to much. It will either start or not..
If it does start, then see service...
Because it is glow plug / gpr related at that point
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No way to Know whether tank is gelled, that I'm aware of, truck is plugged in now. Guess I'll wait and see. Once fuel temp gets above cloud point, should I expect any other issues?
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I had this happen on my 2002 7.3... Must have gotten fuel without the pour point depressant... Had the truck towed home (ford paid) set up cardboard around truck with a kerosene heater blowing under it. About an hour later I was able to start it. I added some diesel additive and it was fine.... Needless to say I never bought diesel from that station again
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I always add Power Service to my diesel in the Winter to avoid these problems. Fuel around here is too inconsistent and I hate taking the chances. My Cummins gelled twice a few years ago and it was a pain to deal with. Get some Power Service in there during fill ups.
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Just for kicks, check the "fuel cut off switch". It's the circuit breaker that trips when the vehicle is in an accident. I have not looked at mine yet so I can't really help you locate it or describe it to you.
You never know, could have tripped trying to pump thick fuel to the engine high pressure pump.
You never know, could have tripped trying to pump thick fuel to the engine high pressure pump.
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I have not heard of this "Power Service" before. When refering to fuel additives here on the site, most folks talk about Diesel Kleen or Diesel 911 and others. Is Power Service available at most retailers or is it a Stealership item?.............Disregard.........googled Power Service, I'm on board now that I did my homework!
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2 hours on the block heater, temp up to +3*, a quick crank, and she's running. Off to pick up fuel additive. Think I'll purchase enough to get through winter, not going to get caught with my pants down again! Thanks for the input guys!
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Wow, this is good to know. Shall we assume the fuel was not flowing then? Zero degrees is a real possibility where I live and I'd rather not have my pants down either. Nice to know the block heater helped but I'm trying to figure out how it factored into the equation. Does the block heater warm the fuel in any way?