IP Maintenance Question
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: New Jersey
IP Maintenance Question
This morning it was 16ºF. I didn't bother plugging in the block heater last night. Truck started up and died on the first try... no biggie. Fired up immediately on the 2nd try.
Here's the odd thing: the engine wasn't up on the high idle. I tapped the gas pedal a few times to see if it was stuck, but it stayed on low idle. I put it in gear and began driving and at the first light I came to, it was up on the high idle. Sounds like something might have been sticking after all.
So is there a routine lubrication to some part of the IP's external mechanisms that should be done?
Here's the odd thing: the engine wasn't up on the high idle. I tapped the gas pedal a few times to see if it was stuck, but it stayed on low idle. I put it in gear and began driving and at the first light I came to, it was up on the high idle. Sounds like something might have been sticking after all.
So is there a routine lubrication to some part of the IP's external mechanisms that should be done?
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,638
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From: Manitoba
Check the Engine temp switch down behind the upper coolant manifold see if the connector issecure, check the FI solenoid wire for power on a cold engine key on. Use a 12v jumper to see if the FI works when powered up..... you will be required to operate the fuel pedal for it to extend.
