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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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help with engine problems

my 7.3 powerstroke starts and runs when cold but after warm up it wont start without spray and then wont idle below 950 it dies out....just replaced fuelpump any ideas will help me to get it dependable
 
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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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check your ipr and icp
STOP THROWING ETHER IN THERE BEFORE YOU BLOW YOUR ENGINE UP!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 04:47 PM
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i know but just a small mist over breather generally cranks it but it wont idle
 
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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 04:50 PM
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Pull The IPR & look at the small O ring on the end . A Cheap easy test .

You can use ether , but there is a procedure to follow so you don't end up burning some plastic parts .
 
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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 05:01 PM
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that was gonna be my next replacement was ipr thanks for the tips
 
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