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    Glow Plug Frustration

    Well i received my Motocraft glowplugs and new filter yesterday. I also ordered a reman IP from Uhaulparts.com. Frank is very nice. It also came yesterday. Had time to put the glowplugs in and try them. It starts alot better but you still have to crank for about 4 seconds till it catches and...
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    Test data: starter and glow amps

    Mr T thank-you for the post. you answeresd my question about how voltage works on the glow plug curcit.
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    Glow Plug Frustration

    Diesel JD I did get all the glow plugs out. I used a 1/4" cordless drill on the autolite. I chucked the end of the plug into the drill and unthreaded the plug. Then turned the drill and pulled very gently and it came out. Lucky and learned a lesson. I think i cycled the plugs one to many and...
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    Glow Plug Frustration

    Thanks for the tip gatorman. I just ordered 8 plugs and a filter from www.dieselfiltersonline.com hope they come soon
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    Glow Plug Frustration

    When all there is available borsch our autolite over the counter and you only need one. To see your truck will start for the first time and you having been working on installing to motor for 2 weeks. Remember I have never owned an IDI motor ever and I don't ever expect to be an expert. I usually...
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    Glow Plug Frustration

    It has been in the 30's. It kinda of strated ok but at the first but I really don't have any good strating history. ( meaning I have been fixing all the little things) bad wiring, bad glow plugs,no check valve at the filter and so on. I have been chasing my tail on this for 2 weeks. I think I...
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    Glow Plug Frustration

    Have you found the diesel filter online a good site to deal with? I also was starting with a fresh fuel filter. They had motocraft filters for $25
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    Glow Plug Frustration

    I have read most everything in this forum for the past week and need a little help. I need to know if the voltage readings on the controller that I have sounds correct. Also If i have miss matched plugs will that have an effect with the controller. I have a 1991 F350 4X4 dually flatbed 7.3, 5...
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    New guy Going about this backwards

    I glanced through the FAQ and went through all of the tech articles. I already did the clutch rod heim joint end project. Turned out excellent. Great site.
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    I need a radiator support, cant find one...?

    On my 91 was bad down by the mounts and cut out the bad and rebuilt it. Turned out great. Just a thought. You might try to graph 2 together to make 1
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    New guy Going about this backwards

    I am down to the glow plug part of the motor. I started with the controller. All the wires are connected correctly and have a good clean tight connection. The batteries are at 12.34 volts and that is what i have at the battery side of the controller. The wires were melted at the plug and I...
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    New guy Going about this backwards

    I am sorta new to this forum. Yes I my self bought a 7.3 IDI truck and of course not running. Started reading this forum right off the bat to gain as much knowelege as I could to bring my new project to life. So I get all caught up in tearing apart the truck. Now reassembling and having all kind...
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    Truck Started not Starting Right Away..

    Didn't fix the whole problem. Starts easier but still has trouble. On to trouble shoot the glow plug system
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    Truck Started not Starting Right Away..

    I am on my way to order one today. Hope it fixes the problem.
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    Truck Started not Starting Right Away..

    You are correct. I was looking at the wrong problem. I took the fitting off the filter and it looks like a barbed 1/4 " hose fitting. I don't think it was ever a check valve. I am new to this truck and motor. (just purchased it not running) Then bought a supposedly rebuilt motor. Just installed...
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