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Dec 24, 2013 | 06:35 AM

78fordman

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Getting back from a week vacation in about an hour. It is -10 at home and my truck is sitting at the airport parking lot. 5w 40 syn no glow plug issues and 2 year old batteries. I'm hoping for the best. It was an hour and a half drive there last week so the batteries should have had a full charge.

Dec 24, 2013 | 06:55 AM

mustang_309

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I cant imagine why it wouldnt as long as the batteries are in good shape. She might be a bit cranky but she should roar to life.

Dec 24, 2013 | 07:34 AM

9228.bobcat

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Originally Posted by 78fordman

Cycle the glow plugs twice and she'll fire right up. Yea its -10 here as well.northern missouri. I had to go outside in my robe to get firewood in about 10 inchs of snow at 6 am. That will wake you up.

Dec 24, 2013 | 09:02 AM

donf610

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did she fire up?

Dec 24, 2013 | 11:50 AM

78fordman

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Yes did not like it at all. I cycled twice before 1st try. Wouldn't go. Popped a couple of times. 5th try it took off. #1 fuel with power service no gelling issues. Just cold as crap.