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Old 02-07-2009, 01:43 PM
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Blew seal, low on oil, now hard starting..?

I had blew the seals on my oil cooler and by the time I stopped i had lost a ton of oil, 8 quarts!!! Fixed everything and now Im having a hard time starting. It usually starts after 2 rotations, but now after 8 or so. I do not crank it more than 15 seconds at a time, I dont want to overheat the starter obviously. Thanks.
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 02:10 PM
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you may have drained the hpop resevoir and got some air in the system, should clear out after 40-50 miles
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 04:26 PM
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Yep what Joe said. Just go drive it like you stole it for 40 miles or so and it will clear up and start normally
 
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well if you drive it like you stole it then it will only take about 20-30 miles......lol
 
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well if you drive it like you stole it then it will only take about 20-30 miles......lol
but those extra 10-20 miles are just plain fun!!
 
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ah yes, good point, make it 100 miles then
 
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So after about 6 miles I had the cops on my azz and never stopped. The truck runs great now that was definately the problem. Now I know she be ready for me when Im done serving 5-8 for 4 felony traffic violations. HAHA.

Thanks guys, im running up to Boston today for a Harley expo so theres 80 miles one way.
 
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