HELP Power stroke wont start
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HELP Power stroke wont start
I just posted yesturday and had my van just stall I put new fuel filter in it and a new cps and it still nothing, It will run on either but not by itself. We took the plugs loose on the back of the heads and when we cranked the motor it then would push fuel through there but not when the key was turned on. we have been reading the books about this and still have not victory
98 ford 3-350
7.3 power stroke
359,000 miles
thanks for your help
98 ford 3-350
7.3 power stroke
359,000 miles
thanks for your help
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when you turn key on fuel pump should run about 15 seconds to build pressure
does it do that?
when you open fuel drain on filter with key on do you have a good flow of fuel
how are the batteries?
does it do that?
when you open fuel drain on filter with key on do you have a good flow of fuel
how are the batteries?
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The batteries are new and the fuel pump is mechanical or at least that is what I have found by talking to people and calling the parts guy
I am at a total lose here I have no idea what to do now
I am at a total lose here I have no idea what to do now
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you may get some better answers here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum170/ as your e-350 being a '98 may be more like the OBS Trucks
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I am not really familiar with the pre 99 powerstrokes but will try to help all I can
I am a diesel mechanic but mostly bigger motors
I am a diesel mechanic but mostly bigger motors
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I would hold off on the starting fluid. Best way to kill a 7.3. Use something like WD-40 instead.
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Yes this van all are fine I went to advance auto and according to them this was built right before they used electric fuel pump my has a maniacal pump. We looked up and down the frame and found no fuel pump