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Nov 19, 2015 | 01:10 PM

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Pikachu

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I wouldn't be so sure it doesn't have a block heater. It was a special order to get one without it. And, if I recall correctly, the "cold weather delete" option went away before 2003.

Nov 19, 2015 | 03:14 PM

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Rikster-7700

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I was going to say that I thought all 7.3's came stock with a heater, I know my Florida truck has it, I love it on the 2 days a year it gets a little chilly!

Nov 19, 2015 | 04:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pikachu

I wouldn't be so sure it doesn't have a block heater. It was a special order to get one without it. And, if I recall correctly, the "cold weather delete" option went away before 2003.

X2

It's easy to check, just look at the freeze plugs on the drivers side and u should see one there.

I would try the buzz test 2-3 times before starting it cold. If it helps I would be leaning towards injectors as well.

Nov 19, 2015 | 07:14 PM

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Revolv

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I will do my damndest and report back, gentlemen.

With customers, I never know if the vehicle will show up again....even if I make a rock solid diag.

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Originally Posted by HKusp

... but honestly, I think you have your answer, but I am just a doctor, what do I know?

I concur, doc!

All, please clarify/deny this; glow plug sleeves come out commonly necessitating a head pull. Yes or no? I wanna try to get a compression guage on this thing for under $200 without high-risk compression test.

Thanks again, comrades.

Nov 19, 2015 | 07:16 PM

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Pikachu

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I wouldn't say it's common for that to happen. It does happen occasionally, especially if someone installed Autolite glow plugs.

Dec 15, 2015 | 09:36 PM

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Revolv

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WTF. wrong thread sorry.

Oh and update while I am in here, NOTHING! Never heard back.

Dec 16, 2015 | 04:13 AM

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Tugly

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You told the customer he needs to whip out the Buck$Zooka to fix the truck... it's possible it was traded in for something "more reliable", like a 6.7L.