Notices
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) Diesel Topics Only

another won't start thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:48 PM
  #1  
JOEOIL's Avatar
JOEOIL
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
another won't start thread

i own three ford idi 's
87-6.9 dully
90 7.3 extnda
93-7.3 extenda

87 won't start ,93 won't start in nj. just snowed yesterday they'r nice lawn orniments
when they run,they are great ,when they don't !!!!
i spend more time under the hood
don't have a garage.damm it's cold
the 87 last ran three weeks ago ,had to pull 6000lb boatup a 300 ft hill on my property for winter storage, put her in 4whl and pulled it up like it was't even there! got out to un hitch the boat truck died there she sits
my guss is air
checked the shut off seldiod, even took it out bench tested it,put it back in wrong i think, when i tried to start it,she reved almost full bore(that can't be good)
 
Reply
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 04:48 PM
  #2  
JOEOIL's Avatar
JOEOIL
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
i also have a mer benz 1986 300sdl
what a machine'
do you think a six cyl mb motor has the power to put it in one of these ford trucks
 
Reply
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 08:37 PM
  #3  
Dave Sponaugle's Avatar
Dave Sponaugle
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 21,285
Likes: 16
From: Nutter Fort, WV
Club FTE Silver Member

JoeOil,
Welcome to FTE and the IDI diesel forum.


Installing the fuel shut off solenoid incorrectly will cause the engine to run away as soon as it is started.
No govenor, no way to shut the fuel off.

How did you get it stopped?

The air is probably from the return lines.
Air in the return lines lets the fuel drain back to the tank.
No fuel, no start, no run.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
99f250super
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
5
Feb 25, 2013 03:15 PM
Lady1989
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
13
Oct 5, 2011 07:33 PM
sg1099
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
16
Oct 3, 2011 12:04 PM
System
Modular V10 (6.8l)
17
Oct 30, 2009 09:31 PM
Kickstart
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
2
Nov 30, 2005 11:13 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:19 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE