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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 05:27 PM
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1996 7.3 wont start

I have a 1996 f250 that has trouble starting takes alot of turns until it starts most of when i try to start it nothing happens at all i do have a loose terminal but i have had someone press the terminal to the post still doesnt help i also changed the starter just the other day that helped for a few days but now its back to before pretty much what could this problem be
 
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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I say replace the battery terminals, the glow plug system sucks slot of juice from the Battery's.

Also on the passenger side firewall is the starter relay make sure all connections are good and clean.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 08:57 AM
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Is it turning over good but just won't catch or is it spotty when turning over like the starter is iffy?
 
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