6.9 starter problem HELP ASAP
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6.9 starter problem HELP ASAP
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The oil pump is hidden inside the oil pan; you cannot see it from the outside.
You said the truck wouldn't start. Did it crank over? If it did crank, I'm wondering if you spent too much time cranking it over without pausing to let the starter cool, thus overheating the starter cable.
The bigger question then is: why didn't it start? Loss of glow plugs, no fuel to injector pump, etc.
You said the truck wouldn't start. Did it crank over? If it did crank, I'm wondering if you spent too much time cranking it over without pausing to let the starter cool, thus overheating the starter cable.
The bigger question then is: why didn't it start? Loss of glow plugs, no fuel to injector pump, etc.
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ok it wouldnt even crank it just clicked. I had no problem starting at all, my glow plugs arent even a month old. Im thinking it could have been when they were bad all the hard starting but it could also be that th truck is a 1983, its been to colorado and has seen some snow and salt so exposed metal electrical connections could ver well just be corroded and weak. I was freaking out when it happened, and wasnt thinking straight that is why i thought it was the oil pump. once i got home and warmed myself up i got to thinking really hard at what was goin wrong thats when i figured it was thee starter. What i am wondering is it the starter that czused it to melt or just a bad cable, cable would be the easiest fix and the starter is pretty much easy as well.
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well, a new cable is a heck of allot cheaper than a new starter, so i would try two things.
1: if you are on good terms with your auto parts house get a starter and cable, and try the cable first. if it starts rite up, return the starter.
2: if the parts house will not go for idea #1, get a cable and with crossed fingers, give it a try. the worst that can happen is that you will have to go back for a starter.
another thing. disconnect the battery before you start down there, and make sure the cable is not touching anything other than the starter post before you hook the battery back up.
1: if you are on good terms with your auto parts house get a starter and cable, and try the cable first. if it starts rite up, return the starter.
2: if the parts house will not go for idea #1, get a cable and with crossed fingers, give it a try. the worst that can happen is that you will have to go back for a starter.
another thing. disconnect the battery before you start down there, and make sure the cable is not touching anything other than the starter post before you hook the battery back up.
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yes that was the problem, the nut was loosened, im going to go buy that cable but how long does it take to install. The truck is sitting in the mall parking lot would it be better to tow it home? or could i just work on it there. Where does the cable go from the starter??
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battrey cable runs from starter to 1st battery then across radiator support to the other battery.I have seen them murrays auto parts for about $40.By the way if you do have to replace the starter and you have the big delco,spend a couple of more bucks and get the mitubishi starter as it is smaller and with gear reduction it will crank the engine over faster and is a direct replacement for the big delco.
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Heres one for ya...I was on holidays and my amp gauge was indicating a continues charge when ever I was driving, truck wouldnt start, batteries shot, so I thought. Turns out to be the starter, I replace it, on we go...my daughter friend fell ill, arrange to drive approx 300 miles back to meet up with sick girls parents then drive 300 miles back to our campsite,[that was the plan], well all good deeds dont go unpunished! I try to start the truck to head back, no go, brand new starter shot, I only got about 10 starts out of it. Long story short replaced the battery, voltage regulator, alternator and solinoid, expensive camping trip but runs great now!
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bass--that the case--the solenoid on the starter aint much good--clean the bat cable--and replace the starter--should be fine then--and as said--dont put another delco back on--if thats what have now--put on the mitsu--
