I've got an 01 PSD manual that is very hard to start on cool mornings. When the truck does start, it wont rev past 1100 RPM, and it shakes ALOT. When its running cold, you can get out of the truck, and see it shaking. After the truck idles for about 10 min, it will rev up normally.

Is this normal? If not, what could be wrong with the truck???

Thanks.

 

Sounds like some cylinders are missing. Any white smoke. Blue smoke? How cold?

 

due to the nature of diesels, they won't run well when cold. the engine needs heat to make the air inside the cylinders hot enough to ignite the diesel fuel when injected. DO NOT rev the engine up past 2000 rpm when cold, because it simply isnt good for it. let it warm up fully before taxing the engine and drivetrain components.


but i do agree with PSnut that something MAY be wrong because they shouldnt shake even at the coldest temperatures.

 

We took the truck to the dealer today. Its about 50 degrees outside, and it wouldnt start until it was plugged in for about an hour. There is a little bit of smoke that comes out when we try to crank it, and it smells like sulfur.

I should have a call from the Ford shop today or early tomorrow to see what the deal is.

Thanks.

 

Sounds like either the GPR or glow plugs or both

 

nice avatar jermort...



sorry guys im a steelers fan and just couldn't resist

 

When was the last time you changed your oil? I know it sounds far fetched, but if it's old, broken down and all airated, I think it would have a lot of bubbles in the HPOP system that have to be cleared out every morning.

 

I would say glow plugs if it was hard to start. Has the Exhaust back pressure valve been engaging?

 

Possibly a dirty exhaust backpressure sensor?? If it's clogged up, it won't sense the high backpressure in the exhaust which would signal the computer to open the EBPV. The fact that it runs fine after 10 minutes and it's warmed up makes me think this. But, I most definately wouldn't rule out something in the GP system.

 

Yeah, I'm still a fan, but Jake the Slimey Snake needs to take a long hike on a short pier!

 

im a packer fan so i have nothing to say

 

The dealer said that they had the truck parked in their shop overnite, and it started fine this morning. They said they will leave it outside tonight, and see what happens in the morning.