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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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6.9 starting problem

I initially had a problem with my glow plugs not coming on, so I changed all 8 plugs, relay, controller and ignition switch. Now that glow plugs are working, the gp relay clicks as the gp lite blinks off and on while its cranking and it wont start. Any ideas? I'm lost.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Moved from General Diesel, you should find an answer here in a more specific forum related to your problem.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Was it running and now just won't start we need more info.
 
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Novicediesel,
Welcome to FTE and the IDI diesel forum.

What year is your truck?
 
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the truck was running when I got it. but the previous owner had it hooked on ether. The glow plugs were not working. I fixed the glow plugs now they work. While you are cranking , it will stop and the gp relay will start clicking.
 
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1985 F250 2wd ext cab
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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have you checked fuel, that was my problem bad fuel line down buy the switch
 
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The engine stops cranking?

How old and how many cranking amps are the batteries?

How long are you cranking the starter?
 
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