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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:14 PM
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Try plugging in the block heater. Or, you could try arcing across the glow plug relay for about 30 seconds or so and see if that helps. When you turn on the ignition, can you see if the cab light dims with the door open? If it does, then the glow plug relay is working. If not, then the GPR may not be working, or all 8 glow plugs are bad.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:15 PM
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Lol my bad thinking of something else.The cranking pressure was over 500 psi
I will try the block heater however,lol I live right on the Gulf of Mexico we have a heat index of 110 @ 90% humidity
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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GPR is new and is working properly.WTS light works fine too.2 months ago I had the valve covers off and looked at the gp's
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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In that case the heater shouldn't be necessary! But if it's putting out some smoke, then it should be starting. Have you tried jump-starting it? Or putting a battery charger on it? How old are the batteries?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:31 PM
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I still think you should try the CPS. I have seen them fail in a way where the truck would smoke but still not start. Not a common way of failure at all, but swapped in an International CPS, and it was up and running like nothing happened.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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If you have over 500 PSI oil pressure then PCM is detecting RPM and CPS signal. What is the fuel pressure cranking? Sometimes the (screen) hole inside the fuel canister becomes clogged. Its purpose is to vent trapped air and if not clean can cause no starts. Had a buddy that just went through this issue.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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Also be sure your batteries are good, and fully charged, also that your starter is turning the engine fast enough. These engines have to turn fast to start.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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In that case the heater shouldn't be necessary! But if it's putting out some smoke, then it should be starting. Have you tried jump-starting it? Or putting a battery charger on it? How old are the batteries?
It will fire on "crack" but not stay running
Batteries are good about 2 years old got plenty cranking power
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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If you have over 500 PSI oil pressure then PCM is detecting RPM and CPS signal. What is the fuel pressure cranking? Sometimes the (screen) hole inside the fuel canister becomes clogged. Its purpose is to vent trapped air and if not clean can cause no starts. Had a buddy that just went through this issue.
45 on cranking fuel pressure
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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I would put in a motorcraft cps and check the pig tail to it as well.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 02:04 PM
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Um, did you try the IPR pigtail and any of the other stuff? I don't think GP or the relay is your problem here.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 09:05 PM
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What is the IPR dc at 500 PSI ICP . It sounds like you may have an internal HP leak. 500 while cranking is low . If The IPR DC is near 50 while ICP reports 500 you have an internal leak . IPR O ring Or an injector O ring or 2

Have you checked the oil level?

BTW , Clamping a jumper cable clamp across the two large posts on the GPR won't hurt if you are getting smoke .
 
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 11:04 AM
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What is the IPR dc at 500 PSI ICP . It sounds like you may have an internal HP leak. 500 while cranking is low . If The IPR DC is near 50 while ICP reports 500 you have an internal leak . IPR O ring Or an injector O ring or 2

Have you checked the oil level?

BTW , Clamping a jumper cable clamp across the two large posts on the GPR won't hurt if you are getting smoke .
The truck still isn't running however what we found is a bad valve cover gasket and burnt wires on the engine harness also the ipr has a burnt pigtail
 
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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I would bet my money on the IPR pigtail. The burnt VC Harness will usually..USUALLY only cause poor running, not starting issues.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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The truck still isn't running however what we found is a bad valve cover gasket and burnt wires on the engine harness also the ipr has a burnt pigtail
IIRC the plugs on the injectors are the same as the IPR . Splice one in & see if it runs . Usually the IPR plug looks burned , but the insulation deteriorates from diesel spilled on it .The IPR harness can be completely removed by unplugging the main harness plug on the side of the fuel bowl . Unplug the rest of the wires ( 3) and work on it on the bench .
 
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