Notices
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  

Wierd cranking issue.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:29 AM
  #1  
KevinC.'s Avatar
KevinC.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 657
Likes: 0
From: Ocala
Wierd cranking issue.

My truck has always turned over relatively slow but always fires up. But once in awhile it has spurts where it cranks over incredibly fast, like the new psd's. Yesterday morning went out to start romp...........romp.............romp. I turned off the key, then back on. Let gp's cycle again and then it cranked over fast as can be and fired. Is this a starter maybe?
 
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:41 AM
  #2  
Cuda_jim's Avatar
Cuda_jim
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 5,903
Likes: 1
From: MICHIGAN
Sounds like the starter but check all your battery connection before replacing it. The ground wires are usually the ones that are neglected. Check the starter solenoid on the fender and the ones on the starter motor too. Some have reported their starter bolts getting loose...the only way it gets it's ground.
 
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:59 AM
  #3  
KevinC.'s Avatar
KevinC.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 657
Likes: 0
From: Ocala
Originally Posted by Cuda_jim
Sounds like the starter but check all your battery connection before replacing it. The ground wires are usually the ones that are neglected. Check the starter solenoid on the fender and the ones on the starter motor too. Some have reported their starter bolts getting loose...the only way it gets it's ground.
I did check all battery connections and cleaned them real well but I have not checked the solenoids. I'll do that today, I really hope its not the starter.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nossliw
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
29
Feb 23, 2015 12:56 PM
kawirider00
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
27
Nov 10, 2012 08:53 AM
meierw1
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
22
Nov 14, 2011 09:59 PM
Joe28443
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
6
Dec 12, 2009 03:20 PM
chris491
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
6
Apr 13, 2009 11:28 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:23 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

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


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE