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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Cold Start Issues Solved

Well the 3 new Glow plugs helped but, I installed a new 1000 cranking amp battery today. Best $75 Ive spent so far. I tested both batteries and one dropped from 13.7v to 4v when under load. The other one stayed at 13.3v during the test. This truck has never cranked over this fast.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Same thing here with two new batteries replaced. 700 cold cranking amps and 850 cranking amps under 32 degrees. The new Motorcraft plugs I am sure helped. I just need to change the glow plug controller so it does not need to be plugged in to start?

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