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Mountain Pass
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From: Gillette
Starting problem
I have a chance to buy a 99 or 2000 F450 with a low mileage 7.3. Supposedly low mileage. I know the guy selling it to me fairly well. He said it will start but only after being plugged in for awhile. He thought might have something to do with Glow Plugs. I am not a Diesel mechanic in any way but I know enough that I can probably fix it if directed in the right way.
He only wants $2000 for the entire truck. He thinks it only has 118k on the motor. I can't see any chance of losing money for only 2k. Well I hope not anyway.
Any idea's or things to check would be greatly appreciated.
He only wants $2000 for the entire truck. He thinks it only has 118k on the motor. I can't see any chance of losing money for only 2k. Well I hope not anyway.
Any idea's or things to check would be greatly appreciated.
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: AZ
Most likely the glow plugs and/or the glow plug relay. You would need to ohm out the plugs and check the GPR. A simple multi-meter can help you access the problem, but in any case, if it is the gp's and/or GPR it is an easy fix.
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
maybe... but I don't that just running the oil heater would fix it.
Both my and my dads trucks GP relays failed, and they wouldn't start unless plugged in, or outside ambient of about +70*F.
Edit: I only mention this, because it seems that the most popular failure point for the glows is the relay.
Both my and my dads trucks GP relays failed, and they wouldn't start unless plugged in, or outside ambient of about +70*F.
Edit: I only mention this, because it seems that the most popular failure point for the glows is the relay.
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From: Puget Sound
With my current knowledge, I'd be all over it. Walking into it cold? That's intimidating. How far do you want to take this new hobby? Sending yourself to diesel class via forum will likely require some basic school supplies... like gauges and/or a scan tool. Maybe you can use beer to get a peer to volunteer by clicking here ->[LINK]
In my case... I'd grab my AE scan tool, link up, buzz up, key up, and crank up.
In my case... I'd grab my AE scan tool, link up, buzz up, key up, and crank up.
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Mountain Pass
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From: Gillette
Im really thinking about doing this. The actual deal im getting is this. He is giving me the F450 and $1500 for my 99 Mustang. I had planned to sell the Mustang for $4000. I just cant see where I will lose making this swap. Even if I parted it out I should make the other $2500.
I have an extra SCT Tuner. Can I use it to pull any codes off that F450? Also I have a pretty good mechanical background just not on Diesels. Most of mine is on Cat and Waukesha Lean and Rich Burn Industrial engines.
I appreciate the comments and suggestions.
I have an extra SCT Tuner. Can I use it to pull any codes off that F450? Also I have a pretty good mechanical background just not on Diesels. Most of mine is on Cat and Waukesha Lean and Rich Burn Industrial engines.
I appreciate the comments and suggestions.
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From: Hampton, Maryland.
If the body is in good shape, you can't go wrong. You can part that thing out, like you said. As long as you aren't swapping your daily driver for one that may have issues. With 118K miles on it, if it wasn't abused, you are going to probably come out way ahead.
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