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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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Alright, so i have a 1991 F250 7.3 IDI with 104,000 on it. Automatic with the E4OD. My problem is, when i go out to start it in the mornings whether it be cold or warm out i let the gp's cycle and crank it. Once in a while it will start and then die if i don't give it a little rev. After it dies it wont start no matter what, unless i shoot some either in her, then she'll pop right off. ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEA'S!!?? I hate to rev it every time after start up when the oil preassure isn't there and i'd like to get this taken care of! Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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depending on the temp that day put the pedal 1/2 - all the way down to start.its just what you do.you might wanna put a return line kit on as well
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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when you go out in the morning, check the fuel filter before you start it to see if it is full.

i bet you have leaking fuel return cap o-rings letting air into the system, and back bleeding the fuel filter dry overnight.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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I will try the pedal thing and see if it works, if not i'll check the fuel filter and see how that is. Thanks for all the advice!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Watch using Starter fluid. That'll kill the glo pugs unless you turn them off. Personally I use highly flamable brake cleaner, not as explosive like either.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Funny you say use break cleaner, i have a can under my hood next to my either..i didn't know if i could use that safely. Thats a good piece of information to have seeing as how i have an endless supply of break cleaner. I work at valvoline so i use the pyroil break cleaner.
 
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