hard cold start - fuel pump?
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hard cold start - fuel pump?
After reading some of the other posts on hard cold weather starts I tried something different this morning and waiting until after the fuel pump stopped doing its thing before cranking. Made a difference and started easier and on the first attempt. Previously, truck would need to be cranked for much longer and often times required a 2nd cycle of glow plugs. All of this at 20 degrees F. Truck is an 05 with 200,000 miles. 1 year old glow plugs, injectors checked by Dealer and are ok, new fuel filters last week and updated flash. I did notice that the fuel pump made a lot of "sucking" or "grinding" noise"??? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Greg
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After reading some of the other posts on hard cold weather starts I tried something different this morning and waiting until after the fuel pump stopped doing its thing before cranking. Made a difference and started easier and on the first attempt. Previously, truck would need to be cranked for much longer and often times required a 2nd cycle of glow plugs. All of this at 20 degrees F.
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Here is a question on the fuel drain plug. I've noticed that when I tighten the plug it does not actually tighten but does stop leaking fuel. Is the plug designed that way to avoid over-tightening or is mine stripped? If its stripped can this compromise the pressure or allow for tougher starts due to air in the system?
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Here is a question on the fuel drain plug. I've noticed that when I tighten the plug it does not actually tighten but does stop leaking fuel. Is the plug designed that way to avoid over-tightening or is mine stripped? If its stripped can this compromise the pressure or allow for tougher starts due to air in the system?
Ford: 6E7Z-9C082-A
Navistar: 2589259C91
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That would be an amazing thing if that has been causing my problems over the past few years. I will order today and let you know. I always assumed the plug was designed that way and thus could not be overtightened. Its been that way for many years.
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Always nice to be back. I have solved more problems with you guys than the Dealer ever has!
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