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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Battery Question/Hard Start
I have the 7.3 diesel in my 1995 F250 with the dual battery set up. I have notoced the truck starts harder when the engine is hot, it tales a bit more cranking. Is that normal or is it a sign of a battery getting weaker.
 
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Welcome to FTE ZornJack I got you moved to Engine and Year specific for your truck and a new thread. The guys will be along to help you out. Enjoy your stay...
 
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Originally Posted by ZornJack
I have the 7.3 diesel in my 1995 F250 with the dual battery set up. I have notoced the truck starts harder when the engine is hot, it tales a bit more cranking. Is that normal or is it a sign of a battery getting weaker.
Not necessarily, Have you had the batteries tested ?...
 
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Hey buddy , I was going on his post about batteries . Maybe slow crank when warm ( starter ) ....
 
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OOOOOOOOK, I just felt you were going to say that so I did it for you. LOL
 
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It could very well be the problem ....
 
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Originally Posted by ZornJack
I have the 7.3 diesel in my 1995 F250 with the dual battery set up. I have notoced the truck starts harder when the engine is hot, it tales a bit more cranking. Is that normal or is it a sign of a battery getting weaker.
BTW , welcome to FTE ....
 
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