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Starter Issue...
So I had a problem with getting the truck to start (see the "Thanks for the help" thread) and got that fixed by replacing the glow plugs. But, while trying to start the truck the last few days on the old glow plugs, I fried the starter. It was a NAPA starter, that was about 2 years old. Not...- BrianW
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Wanted to say thanks...
So... "Thanks!" Don't post much, or visit all the time, but you guys helped me out. My '93 F250 with turbo'd IDI decided it didn't want to start up anymore. So I researched a bunch of threads on starting issues, and decided I was having glow plug issues. So then I researched glow plug...- BrianW
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engine block heaters
Yep, I'm no expert. I know at first they were PowerStrokes, and last winter it must have been a 6.0 version. On both versions, the air filter will clog up with powdered snow, and set off that idiot light. It can be reset by pushing on the vacuum gage in the engine compartment, but a guy also...- BrianW
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engine block heaters
When I lived in Fairbanks, I installed several circulating block heaters on various trucks. Also ran battery blankets/pads, and a glued on oil pan heater. I work up on the North Slope of Alaska (Prudhoe Bay) and we just leave them running for a few months. Although even with the high idle...- BrianW
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Intermittent Starter Grinding
You guys have been on a roll, answering my questions, so I've got another one... Every so often, when starting the truck, the starter just grinds on the flywheel. It's real loud and sounds horrible. Naturally it likes to do this in crowded small streets and parking lots, where the...- BrianW
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Low Oil Pressure?
Thanks gents, for the great info. I'll rest much easier now.- BrianW
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Low Oil Pressure?
Gents, I've noticed on my oil pressure gauge, the needle hovers around the 'n' in 'normal' or even a bit lower at times. That would be on the low side of the range displayed on the gauge. It's due for a change, but the oil level is good. Any thoughts?- BrianW
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Engine stalls after load?
Just wanted to update the situation... I added some fuel conditioner, and the problem seems to have gone away. Thanks for the help.- BrianW
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Engine stalls after load?
Gents, I haven't posted much here, but enjoy reading the forum immensely. Lately, my '93 F250 with factory 7.3 turbo... ...has 'died' after I hit the throttle hard, then let off quickly. It will fire back up right away. For example, the other day I was heading out my driveway...- BrianW
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Black Smoke Question...
Thanks for the words of wisdom! I sort of like the noise and occasional smoke. It reminds me that there's a serious powerplant under there. Not sure what the neighbors think. :)- BrianW
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Black Smoke Question...
Gents, I do really enjoy reading the great info here, but have not read it all, so please be gentle. :) Anyhow, the other day I was pulling my boat home (on a trailer of course) and the wifey was right behind me. It's been snowing a bit up here in Alaska, so the roads are slick. The road up...- BrianW
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and you thought working on IDI's was not fun...
Appears to have battery heater blankets installed from the factory. That's a nice touch.- BrianW
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