HELP! Won't Start
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
Well that was a few years ago, but I sure am a handsome fellow aren't I?
That is my snow plow hat.
Just as you finish shoveling out the driveway, that joker in the snow plow comes and plows it shut again.
I be the joker in the snow plow.
When they see my hat, they are laughing so hard they forget to cuss me.
That is my snow plow hat.
Just as you finish shoveling out the driveway, that joker in the snow plow comes and plows it shut again.
I be the joker in the snow plow.
When they see my hat, they are laughing so hard they forget to cuss me.
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From: Campbell River, B.C.
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Cargo Master
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From: Duluth, Mn.
I have a 1985 Ford 250 Diesel Truck, just love it I brought it up from the Coast to the Okanogan and it is much colder here.
It sat for 5 weeks and my Mom’s BF wanted it moved and I did not want to start it as it had not been plugged in, but I did what I was told to try start it cold…I knew better.
Now it won’t start at all, it wants to but just does not have enough life.
I even tried Fire Starter (I know that is not great but I thought after being plugged in for a day I thought it would work)
I think it may have summer diesel in it since we can from warmer weather and I think it is flooded.
So I need to know how to bleed the injectors and I will also add the additive to change it to winter diesel and I think it should start after that as it has warmed up here now.
I have tried bleeding the fuel from the fuel filter under the hood but nothing!!!!
Please help as I would like to fix is asap
Thank you so much!!!!
From the gal that should have known better…lol
It sat for 5 weeks and my Mom’s BF wanted it moved and I did not want to start it as it had not been plugged in, but I did what I was told to try start it cold…I knew better.
Now it won’t start at all, it wants to but just does not have enough life.
I even tried Fire Starter (I know that is not great but I thought after being plugged in for a day I thought it would work)
I think it may have summer diesel in it since we can from warmer weather and I think it is flooded.
So I need to know how to bleed the injectors and I will also add the additive to change it to winter diesel and I think it should start after that as it has warmed up here now.
I have tried bleeding the fuel from the fuel filter under the hood but nothing!!!!
Please help as I would like to fix is asap
Thank you so much!!!!
From the gal that should have known better…lol
A lot of times, jsut plugging it in for 4-5 hrs will generate enough heat to thaw the fuel filter.
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K, I guess I'll throw in my 2 pennies. I mayhaps have an idea.
Plug your truck in for a few hours.
Before trying to start it take a hair dryer or heat gun and heat up the IP, metal injector lines, and fuel filter until they're warm to the touch.
Now try to start it. Theory being if indeed your running #1 fuel oil, that should warm it up enough to allow it to flow normally. Hopefully allowing it to start.
Also if you have access to (or rent) a salamander(torpedo) heater, you can use that instead. Plug it in as directed before. But aprox 10 min before trying to start put it in front of the front bumper about 5 ft away, aimed under the truck twards the rear.
Plug your truck in for a few hours.
Before trying to start it take a hair dryer or heat gun and heat up the IP, metal injector lines, and fuel filter until they're warm to the touch.
Now try to start it. Theory being if indeed your running #1 fuel oil, that should warm it up enough to allow it to flow normally. Hopefully allowing it to start.
Also if you have access to (or rent) a salamander(torpedo) heater, you can use that instead. Plug it in as directed before. But aprox 10 min before trying to start put it in front of the front bumper about 5 ft away, aimed under the truck twards the rear.
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OK question?
I heated the fuel filter, water separator, charged batteries, but still would not start.
So I bleed the fuel injection lines On the right side of the engine if I was looking at it we good they had diesel, the other four on the other side were dry....WHY is that?????
I heated the fuel filter, water separator, charged batteries, but still would not start.
So I bleed the fuel injection lines On the right side of the engine if I was looking at it we good they had diesel, the other four on the other side were dry....WHY is that?????
Lead Driver
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From: Campbell River, B.C.
They should all bleed out eventually at about the same time, but there can be a discrepancy between individual lines.
How long did your glow plugs come on for?
How long did you crank the engine?
Take your time heating up the parts since you need it to warm up inside as well.
More things to check:
Check the wire connections on the driver's side of the injector pump. There should be two. Make sure they are connected. Both connections should have 12V to them when the ignition is on and the engine is cold.
Take off the fuel filter carefully and see where the fuel level is inside. It should be full enough to spill slightly when you remove it. If not, fill it up all the what with your choice of ATF, diesel, or some diesel fuel winter additive.
Also look at the condition of the fuel. Is it cloudy, or does it have the usual yellow/clear color?
EDIT: my late reply......congrats!
How long did your glow plugs come on for?
How long did you crank the engine?
Take your time heating up the parts since you need it to warm up inside as well.
More things to check:
Check the wire connections on the driver's side of the injector pump. There should be two. Make sure they are connected. Both connections should have 12V to them when the ignition is on and the engine is cold.
Take off the fuel filter carefully and see where the fuel level is inside. It should be full enough to spill slightly when you remove it. If not, fill it up all the what with your choice of ATF, diesel, or some diesel fuel winter additive.
Also look at the condition of the fuel. Is it cloudy, or does it have the usual yellow/clear color?
EDIT: my late reply......congrats!
when had to blead out my truck i beald out 5 injecters the others cough buy they self
