2001 7.3 hard starting

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Jan 1, 2005 | 09:28 PM

kos

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2001 7.3 hard starting

hi i'm new to the site and it's my first post
i have a 2001 and have a problem that just started. the engine cranks over for a longer period of time before it starts. it dosen't matter hot or cold,first start of the day or not,being pluged in or not. any help would be great thanks shawn

Jan 1, 2005 | 09:49 PM

barebackjake

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id go through and clean all your battery and starter terminals and get you batteries tested also

Jan 2, 2005 | 08:15 AM

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If it seems to be taking a while only after it sits I would look at your high press oil pump resorvoir and see that the oil did not drain out, it should be no more that 1" below the plug.

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Jan 2, 2005 | 08:20 AM

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Jan 2, 2005 | 08:28 AM

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start by checking the basics. enine oil level and clean oil, good batt,starter,alt., must have good cranking speed. then check glow plugs and glow plug relay operation.

Jan 2, 2005 | 10:07 AM

kos

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thanks for the help i'll try starting with all of this info

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