starting problem
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starting problem
I have a class C motor home, 2000 V10 with 30K miles. Been sitting for a few weeks..fully charged battery. Tried to start and starter spun rapidly with no resistance (i.e...like no compression). Was OK when put away. Any ideas on what this could be ?? Timing belt doesn't seem likely in this new an engine ??
Bendix not engaging ?
What else could cause this. It just doesn't have that cranking, trying to start feel. No cough or sputter
Any thoughts are appreciated
Thanks,
John
Bendix not engaging ?
What else could cause this. It just doesn't have that cranking, trying to start feel. No cough or sputter
Any thoughts are appreciated
Thanks,
John
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Do you mean that the engine is turning and just not firing?
If so, try just turning the ignition to full on position and leave it for fifteen seconds before cranking. It may be that you fuel pressure bled down while sitting.
If so, try just turning the ignition to full on position and leave it for fifteen seconds before cranking. It may be that you fuel pressure bled down while sitting.
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Originally Posted by Bdox
Do you mean that the engine is turning and just not firing?
If so, try just turning the ignition to full on position and leave it for fifteen seconds before cranking. It may be that you fuel pressure bled down while sitting.
If so, try just turning the ignition to full on position and leave it for fifteen seconds before cranking. It may be that you fuel pressure bled down while sitting.
Problem is local Ford dealer won't work on a small class C RV even though it is basically a 450
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Originally Posted by super 6.8
Make sure the inertia switch has not been thrown. You never know and it would be worth checking. You will get no fuel until it is reset.
Just a thought and it would be a very cheap fix.
Just a thought and it would be a very cheap fix.
John
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How much pressure have you got at the fuel rail - or do you have a good amount of pressure at the fuel rail? Are you sure that the engine is getting fuel? Can you hear the fuel pump running when you turn on the key? You can check the pressure at the Schroeder valve that located on the fuel rail. It looks like a tire valve.
Also, try depressing the accel pedal about halfway to make sure the IAC valve isn't bad.
Also, try depressing the accel pedal about halfway to make sure the IAC valve isn't bad.
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Was the fuel pump
Bad fuel pump. $275 for new pump and fuel filter and 4 hours labor at $100/hour.
Thanks for all the input
Thanks for all the input
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