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    Truck cranks, won't start, 1 Terminal of GPR is hot

    My battery is fully charged so when I turn the key it turns over quickly, but unlike the past few months, it won't start. As you all know there are two large terminals on the GPR. In my attached picture the lower one shows 12.3 V and the upper one shows 11.3 with the key on. But then I...
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    97 F350 Clutch Slave Cylinder Push Rod Clip

    When I last purchased a clutch master/slave cylinder the slave push rod had a plastic clip on it that would hold the push rod back in the cylinder. I don't know of a way to mount the slave cylinder on the side of the transmission without that clip. A picture is attached. I needed to remove my...
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    Throttle Position Sensor goes bad every 6 months or sooner

    The Throttle Position Sensor (some call it the Pedal Position Sensor) attaches to the fuel pedal assembly. When the pedal is depressed the interior of the TPS/PPS turns which in turn signals for more fuel to the engine. Every 6 months for 8 years I have had to replace the PPS because it does...
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    How to use Advanced Search

    It may be on this site somewhere, but I can't find a How To for Advanced Search. That would be very helpful. It seems I would be able to search only the forum or forums I chose, and I would like to search for posts that contained these words: 1997, F350, rotor, but I can't see how to do that...
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    How much voltage drop do/should the glow plugs cause?

    A second or two after I turn the key on on my 97 F350 the voltage drops from 12.8 to 9.8. That is right when the glow plugs should be fired for roughly 45 seconds. Is my voltage drop acceptable or should I be looking for another problem? Thanks, BigRedWeather
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    12.8V Key On in 2 seconds drops to 9.8

    Man! Do I feel stupid. That has to be it! Thanks.
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    12.8V Key On in 2 seconds drops to 9.8

    I have 12.8 volts at my battery before I turn the key on. 2 seconds after I turn the key on, I hear a click somewhere on the truck and the voltage drops to 9.8. I don't know how long it stays at 9.8 but I do need to determine that. I also need to see if my batteries are good (they should be I...
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    Can't find (to buy) a Ford High Mount Lamp for 97 F350

    I have looked at Rock Auto, Ebay and Google for the Rear High Mount Lamp. This lamp is on the outside of the cab, centered above the bed. When a door opens 2 white lights on either side light up and when the brakes are hit, the center red light comes on. I was hoping someone here knew of a...
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    Climbing steep hill, engine dies

    Yesterday a very good PSD mechanic told me that Ford's spec on that tin nut is that it should be tightened finger tight, and then tightened 3/4 of a turn more with a wrench. I have put it on my calendar to check the nut every six months. BigRedWeather PS If it gives me more trouble I may...
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    Climbing steep hill, engine dies

    Thanks OldBull, the IPR was the problem. I am going to describe this so users of all knowledge levels can benefit from it. The IPR threads into the HPOP and has a shaft that aims back at the tailgate. Three parts go on the shaft: 1) the collar that the harness connects to 2) a spacer and 3)...
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    Climbing steep hill, engine dies

    The oil is up to the full mark, both tanks are full, no blown fuses. I haven't checked the UVCH. If that were bad, it should cause problems on level or steep ground. Mine does great on all ground, except steep ground. Right now it is on level ground and no does want to start. I'll check...
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    Climbing steep hill, engine dies

    It restarted after I rolled it back, sitting across the hill, and after letting it sit for a day. I just tried this again, and it wouldn't start.
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    Climbing steep hill, engine dies

    For years my truck would pull a steep hill (steep = a hill that require 4X4) with no engine issues. In the past month I have been climbing a steep hill two times, and after about 30 seconds of doing so the engine just quit. It acted like it was getting no fuel, but the bowl the filter is in...
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    Rear brakes lock up real easy

    I overlooked the master cylinder part. I replaced that 3-4 years ago. Would consider replacing it again.
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    Rear brakes lock up real easy

    One mechanic said the first thing he does with my situation is to replace the front rubber lines. I did that, but to no avail. Well, its nice to know that I don't own the only odd ball. Obviously I have bled the front brakes, but I will try again to blead them really well. I'll see...
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    Rear brakes lock up real easy

    A couple years ago my rear brakes would lock before my front brakes would begin to grab. I adjusted the rear brakes carefully and replaced the e-brake cable and lubricated all the contact points in the rear brakes. No real change. Then I disconnected the connector that goes from the brake...
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    Solution: Turn nut on IPR 3/4 turn. The Problem - ROUGH running - VERY frustrating

    Check this link, and in particular entry #5 for a solution that took me hours to even find mentioned on forums: http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?62792-P0344-P0478-P0470-P1661-What-to-do&p=734206#post734206 BigRedWeather
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    P0344, P0478, P0470, P1661 What to do.

    This problem plagued me for a week. Some mornings I couldn't get the truck out of the garage it was running so rough. Another morning it was running real rough, but I could drive it and by the time I had gone 10 miles it was running smooth as silk. Then that evening, on the way home from work...
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    Codes - New CPS - No Codes - Still runs very rough

    I was getting these codes on my truck. P0344 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent P0478 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve High P0470 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Malfunction I replaced the CPS and the EBP sensor and cleaned the tube out between the sensor and the exhaust manifold. I...
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    Started great - now takes cranking...

    This post continues here: http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?62792-P0344-P0478-P0470-P1661-What-to-do&p=731095#post731095
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    P0344, P0478, P0470, P1661 What to do.

    I noticed a very slight unevenness in my engine and then pulled these codes P0344 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent P0478 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve High P0470 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Malfunction It seemed the PO344 could cause this. I drove it the next day and it ran...
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    Started great - now takes cranking...

    I see guys are getting rid of the EBPV function by: 1) disconnecting the wiring 2) disconnecting the link between the solenoid and the valve. I really need the quick heat up, but I also need it to start reliably. BigRedWeather
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    Started great - now takes cranking...

    Learned something today. When I was in the middle of turning the key to start several times I noticed smoke. Popped the hood - it was coming from the Back Pressure Control Valve. I couldn't tell what position it was in but I'll bet it was closed. (It was 50F) I would also assume that after...
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    Started great - now takes cranking...

    All winter my truck has started within 1 second of turning the key after I fired the glow plugs. Ten days ago, after no changes had been made, and no change in the weather I would have to turn the key on about eight times, from 3 seconds to 1 second, glowing a few more times in between and all...
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    Anyone put a new harmonic balancer on that stopped vibrations?

    Truck had HB1 on engine1. Shop put a used engine2 with HB2 in the truck. I had a pretty good vibration at 2300 RPM and the shop suggested I put HB1 on engine2 that is currently in the truck. The vibration got better for a couple weeks, but then it got as bad as it was with HB2, at the same...

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