Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

Won't start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 01:46 PM
  #16  
Shake-N-Bake's Avatar
Shake-N-Bake
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 6,096
Likes: 26
From: Mesa AZ
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by cord812
remove plug in HPOP reservoir make sure it is full of engine oil.
make sure you put cap back on before starting engine.
Great suggestion!
 
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 01:46 PM
  #17  
O-ring's Avatar
O-ring
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Ok just had my wife check and there is white smoke coming out while cranking. There is plenty of fuel and oil. All the fuses under the hood look good. Is there anything else I need to check?
 
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 01:49 PM
  #18  
O-ring's Avatar
O-ring
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Sorry for the double post. Stupid question for a diesel newbie. Where is the hpop
 
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 01:49 PM
  #19  
Shake-N-Bake's Avatar
Shake-N-Bake
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 6,096
Likes: 26
From: Mesa AZ
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by O-ring
Ok just had my wife check and there is white smoke coming out while cranking. There is plenty of fuel and oil. All the fuses under the hood look good. Is there anything else I need to check?
Ok good.
Plug it in for a while and see if it starts.
While waiting, read this thread on the GP system.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...pr-system.html
 
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 01:53 PM
  #20  
Shake-N-Bake's Avatar
Shake-N-Bake
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 6,096
Likes: 26
From: Mesa AZ
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by O-ring
Sorry for the double post. Stupid question for a diesel newbie. Where is the hpop
HPOP (High Pressure Oil Pump) is located on top of the engine under your fuel filter bowl. The fuel filter is bolted to the HPOP reservoir which is directly under your plastic engine cover. There is a allen drive plug that you can remove and check the level of the reservoir only while the engine is off. It's pressurized when the engine is running. Here are some pics...
 
Attached Images    
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 02:26 PM
  #21  
O-ring's Avatar
O-ring
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Pretty sure it's a battery issue. One question. Are both batteries interconnected or independent? I checked the hpop and it's full of oil. It's almost to fully cranked while jumping it off. Once I get this cranked I'm heading to autozone as these batteries are only 3 months old
 
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 03:00 PM
  #22  
O-ring's Avatar
O-ring
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Yep. Got it started by jumping both batteries
 
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:57 PM
  #23  
Shake-N-Bake's Avatar
Shake-N-Bake
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 6,096
Likes: 26
From: Mesa AZ
Club FTE Silver Member

Good news.
To answer your previous question....both batteries are connected in parallel so it still is a 12v system but you have more amps on tap.

I have always replaced them in pairs, even if just one is bad.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Nov 21, 2011 | 05:05 PM
  #24  
O-ring's Avatar
O-ring
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Thanks for your help guys learned a lot. The batteries check out good. Terminals look awful when we pulled the off to inspect
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DaveDavis
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
4
Jan 22, 2019 07:02 PM
DeanFrank
2009 - 2014 F150
0
Jul 26, 2017 07:23 PM
Amart927
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
1
Jan 8, 2015 05:49 AM
bobbyt89
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
10
Dec 2, 2012 09:16 PM
yungun
1997 - 2003 F150
2
Nov 9, 2011 09:25 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:08 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE