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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Where to start....

I got a 94.5 F-350 dually 4x4 last year and its been sitting ever since.

I started it once during the winter , the glow plugs or something were weak as I had to cycle the key a few times before it started.

I now need to use this truck and it wont start on its own.
I towed it and got it started ( Half a block) but it took some doing.

It didnt run very well it seemed to be stumbling and missing.
When I revved it up some it seems to clear up the give a big burst of blue smoke..

Anyway I let it warm up good and shut it off.
I tryed to start it and it wouldnt .

It should have started when it was warm is my thinking?

So what parts should I start throwing at it in what order?
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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sounds like you got some fuel issues.

Check the fuel filter and FPR screen.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Ill check them in the morning thanks!
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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check fuel pressure at the schrader valve needs a min of 20psi. to run
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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It runs it just runs badly...........................
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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The fact that you can atleast get her up and running, regardless of how well, would be a huge relief to me! You will have less to pin point as the problem!
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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low fuel pressure can cause long start time and poor running.
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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fuel filter definately... could have water in the fuel or the fuel went bad from sitting so long.
 
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How about low oil, low in HPOP, old oil that needs changed.
 
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