NO START GRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
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NO START GRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
I havent started the ol girl for about a month . Went out this am and no luck new batts new starter new glow plugs oil level is good I t turns over and hits just wont start 31 degrees out tuner is on stock ..............ANY IDEAS???
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From: Elkhorn, WI
Turn the key on and run out and lay a screwdriver across the glow plug relay for about 45 seconds and go back in the truck and crank it. Its free and a good place to start. Do you get a wait to start light?
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Well I got it cranked I guess 263k it might be time for some new injectors (could that be the reason for hard starting?) it started and ran real rough for about 5 min the came out of it and starts and runs fine now In the meen time while I was working on it I pulled my 01 service truck up there for some tools and a wind block and the exhaust was broke and hanging down on it WTF tied it up with some wire for now. Think I will crack open a cold one and start working on my go fast toys today is NOT the day for trucks LOL
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I am wondering if the oil drained back from the HPOP. Whole you were cranking it it eventually refilled and was able to start. The rough running may have been due to air in the lines if this was the reason. If I had seen this earlier I would have suggested pulling the plug on the top of the resrvoir to see where the oil level was.
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WTS does not mean a whole lot, not connected to GPR. Was having a lot of problems with mine and started waiting 1.5 - 2 minutes after turning switch before trying to crank. Started every time. Mine would not start when below 50*. Don't have to wait has long now that it's getting warmer. WTS is good for summer but not worth a crap in cold weather. I change every thing but the glow plugs before finding this out. Can't hurt to try, worked for me.
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I have a gpr light hooked up on my gauge pod and I tested it with a test light so I know its working I think the ol girl is just getting tired LOL maybe the hpop idk .Any one know what kind of pressure it should be putting out? Sorry for all the questions just want it to be fixed without having to buy what I dont need at this point I am ready to buy a new motor and drop it in.
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If the engine ain't burning oil, then you don't need a rebuild or a replacement engine. With the miles you've got, you are due some maintenance. Injectors are likely due for replacement. May as well do the glow plugs while you're in there. The under valvecover harnesses may need replacing too. All of these can create starting problems and/or rough running issues. GP's should go with Ford. As for injectors, there are several aftermarket sources found on this site that are both good, and more affordable than Ford replacements.
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CampSpringsJohn my thoughts exactly I just am at a loss what to try every thing with the glow plugs are new gp are ford gpr is oem new starter new batteries I suppose I need to do a buzz test and a pressure test on my hpop I just dont want to start throwing parts at it I dont need I know injectors are probably do to be replaced guess I will tie into it on monday just seems like when it rains it pours