Notices
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) Diesel Topics Only

7.3 IDI won't start when warm

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 16, 2004 | 03:16 PM
  #1  
barkmulcher's Avatar
barkmulcher
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Unhappy 7.3 IDI won't start when warm

Hi I've got an f350 4x4 cc 7.3 idi w. e40ad, recently won't start without assistance from the dreaded ether, hot or cold, drove it about thirty miles shut it down, in at dmv for license renewal , 10 minutes tops, came out just cranks, hard, won't start , gave it a small shot of ether fires up, back home shut it down starts right back up unless it sets more than a couple of minute,s then won't start, volt check and load test on optima batteries 13.5 volts with less than a .5 volt drop on load test.......???I.P.???? help I know small block chevys inside and out but not these cornbinders!!!! love the truck, put 100k plus on it, p.s. just replaced fuel filter prior to the run to dmv, did not change.....thanks
 
Reply
Old May 16, 2004 | 05:10 PM
  #2  
rugburn's Avatar
rugburn
New User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
starter

check your starter. i just replaced mine sat. had similar problems.
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2004 | 10:43 PM
  #3  
Chris Iverson's Avatar
Chris Iverson
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: Livingston
I had the same problem. the filter is probly loose or the drain on the bottom.
 
Reply
Old May 20, 2004 | 12:17 AM
  #4  
351M's Avatar
351M
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,161
Likes: 1
From: Prince George, B.C.
I had the same prob but it has been parked for 3 months and seems to have fixed itself
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
vacuumbed
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
10
Feb 4, 2017 01:52 PM
thendrix
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
18
Jan 14, 2017 09:52 AM
daniel1997psd
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
10
Sep 30, 2016 05:26 AM
lindboep
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
4
Dec 1, 2015 01:39 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:36 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE