Overheating Startup
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Overheating Startup
Im new to diesels, and I just purchased a used 90 f250 7.3idi. Im bleeding the fuel system, after servicing o-rings, fuel return lines, fuel filter, GP and the truck isn't running yet. It ran before the servicing. My concern is when I crank the engine the temperature gauge on the dash immediately begins to move its way all the way to hot(i'd say it would touch H in less than 10 seconds. I noticed that it moved quickly before but the motor generally started up in a couple of seconds, and it ran cool after starting. Is this quick movement of the gauge normal? Im thinking it's not, but whatthefugdoI know. Explanation/Cause?
Thanks for seeing if you can help a poor, frustrated fella out.
Thanks for seeing if you can help a poor, frustrated fella out.
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After start up it would stay very close to cool("C"), maybe 1/4 of the way over.
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From: Victor, MT
Yeah I have the same problem, its not a problem. Just keep cranking until the darn thing turns over(taking about 10 minutes or something like that inbetween 10-15 seconds of cranking unless you wanna get that thing started) ANother idea is hit her with a shot of ether just to get it to turn over....
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Thanks, I went with it, and disregarded the temp. gauge. I'm back in business. I'll be fixin it soon.
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Yeah I have the same problem, its not a problem. Just keep cranking until the darn thing turns over(taking about 10 minutes or something like that inbetween 10-15 seconds of cranking unless you wanna get that thing started) ANother idea is hit her with a shot of ether just to get it to turn over....
i dunno what that has to do with this thread.
lol ......... i feel bad for your poor starter.sounds like how my chipper is starting now though.
ever since i got that bad batch of diesel (that caused my only breakdown in my truck) she's never started good.
i need to get a water separator on that,and i guess new injectors now.
least it's only a 3 cly diesel.
replaced the pricey starter and just been lighting her up with the old starting fluid while cranking.i don't like this though.
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From: Sand GAp, KY
Do yourself a big favor and get a sent of mech. gauges for it. The ones with actual tubeing to the oil and the cappilarry line to the temp gauges. They react faster to pressure/temp changes and I feel give much more accurate readings.
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