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No start without starting fluid.
Yes I’m positive the glow plugs are actually turning on because they are still pretty warm after 5 minutes of turning them on and the switch has no measurable amperage going thru it, just completes the ground from the gp controller. And the truck will start immediately after I shut it off but...- Dakota VanBuskirk
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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No start without starting fluid.
when I am trying to start the engine with no ether, I get smoke coming from the tailpipe which tells me I have unburnt fuel going thru the system, and I have a manual switch for the glow plugs, I never use the glow plugs when I use ether. Just checked all the glow plugs and they all have .1-.3...- Dakota VanBuskirk
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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No start without starting fluid.
Compression is good numbers were 385-405 psi- Dakota VanBuskirk
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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No start without starting fluid.
Hey guys I can’t figure this problem out. When trying to start the truck whether it is cold or hot it will not fire without a quick shot of starting fluid. I have had this problem the whole time I have owned this truck, since then I have removed the mechanical lift pump and installed a Holley...- Dakota VanBuskirk
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
