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    7.3 IDI starts cold but not warm

    Within the past week my truck is starting up fine if it sits for more than 1 hour. If it is off for 15 minutes and go to start it, it will not start nor will my WTS light come on. WTS light comes on when cold but not when warm, which it should constantly come on for proper starting procedure. I...
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    Converting from 7.3 IDI to 7.3 Powerstroke

    I have 1990 7.3 IDI that the head gaskets went and I have a bad feeling the rings went too. How hard is it to swap a Powerstroke into it? like the Computer. Its also got the ZF5 in it.
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    Hard Start on my 7.3 IDI New Injectors

    I did just find where I believe it's taking air in. The front injector of the passenger side, is leaking around the o-rings. So I'm going to put o-rings on it and hopefully that'll fix it.
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    Hard Start on my 7.3 IDI New Injectors

    The injectors are STANDARD injectors, new not rebuilt. There is no moisture at all anywhere.
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    Hard Start on my 7.3 IDI New Injectors

    Thanks. I kinda had a feeling it's something with the return lines. Because there are no wet spots around any injectors or where hoses connect, anything like that. It almost sounds like its losing prime somewhere between the IP and the chamber. It's a hard starting all the time as well. After...
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    Hard Start on my 7.3 IDI New Injectors

    Hello, I'm new to the site so help me out guys. I have a 1990 7.3 IDI and it's been having problems starting, even after I put the new injectors in. Not sure if it's losing prime or not. I have an Electric Lift Pump on I bought at NAPA, New front tank (back one is disconnected), All new fuel...
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