Gpr or flow plugs?
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Vallejo had some 54 degree mornings coming and that might need the GP to work right
at 70 I don't wait, just crank it over with out issue just like I have done on my diesel tractor for past 10 years.
If the starter is getting weak and slower, it might not get enough cylinder pressure to combust the fuel
worn injectors can retard the timing and make for a hard start but test the GPs first and let us know the temp you were trying to start it at
at 70 I don't wait, just crank it over with out issue just like I have done on my diesel tractor for past 10 years.
If the starter is getting weak and slower, it might not get enough cylinder pressure to combust the fuel
worn injectors can retard the timing and make for a hard start but test the GPs first and let us know the temp you were trying to start it at
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All glow plugs have resistance. All at .5 to .6 except second plug from rear on passenger side. Was at around 26.0. I guess that's the culprit. Runs fine as well once started. Motor cranks normally. Just takes those extra seconds to fire up.
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From: reedsport
No engine light or codes. Batteries 2 years old. I wil
Google how to check gpr and see what comes up.
Google how to check gpr and see what comes up.
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i always put a light on the outlet of the glow plug relay. i have started using 12 volt LED's the past year. this rules out any question whether the relay is working or not. .if the LED/light comes on, the relay is working.
the dash wait to start light will come on for 15 seconds or so whether the relay is working or not. with the added light, you will see the glow plug relay actually sends power to the glow plugs for up to 2 minutes.
the dash wait to start light will come on for 15 seconds or so whether the relay is working or not. with the added light, you will see the glow plug relay actually sends power to the glow plugs for up to 2 minutes.
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i always put a light on the outlet of the glow plug relay. i have started using 12 volt LED's the past year. this rules out any question whether the relay is working or not. .if the LED/light comes on, the relay is working.
the dash wait to start light will come on for 15 seconds or so whether the relay is working or not. with the added light, you will see the glow plug relay actually sends power to the glow plugs for up to 2 minutes.
the dash wait to start light will come on for 15 seconds or so whether the relay is working or not. with the added light, you will see the glow plug relay actually sends power to the glow plugs for up to 2 minutes.
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From: reedsport
Where is gpcm located?
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With ignition off I get battery voltage on positive side of relay. But I get 37.7 volts off the other side of relay with ignition off. With key on I get batt voltage on batt side post and 9.62 volts on other side big post.
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Do you have the glow plug relay or is your truck an original California truck with the GPCM?
If a relay equipped truck check this thread. lots of good stuff from Roland and Rich about testing the relay.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...y-strange.html
If a relay equipped truck check this thread. lots of good stuff from Roland and Rich about testing the relay.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...y-strange.html