6.9l haveing to use starting fluid to started it

[muddigger]

what would make it need to use starting fluid to start the truck but it runs great after started its a 1985 ford f250 6.9l

 

[Waystro]

Sounds like the GlowPlugs it's about time for a GlowPlugs overhaul(controller plugs etc)
also be a good time for push button set up(search tech articles)
STOP STOP USING STARTER FLUID DAMMAGE WILL OCCUR!!

 

[Koch13351]

Yeah, no more starting fluid!!!
http://youtu.be/s_LWm4g35Jw

 

[muddigger]

So new glow plugs and glow plugs relay

 

[muddigger]

And I'm not driving it I jut bought it and I want to fix it befor anything happens

 

[KZF250]

So new glow plugs and glow plugs relay

Manual switch is a cheap and easy way to go if the controller is bad.(relay is not the same as the controller)

 

[muddigger]

So how do i do the manual switch

 

[whiteboyslo]

Search the tech articles. Here's one write-up I found on it:

http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?36169-How-To-Manual-Glow-Plug-Switch

Mike

 

[IDIoit]

for newbies, i would advise to fix the problem first.
get familiar with the proper workings of the rig,.
then modify if needed.

 

[riotwarrior]

BEST to ensure all glow plugs are working correctly and controler too.

If you need glow plugs MOTORCRAFT BERU ZD1 IIRC OR INTERNATIONAL BERU ARE THE BEST TO GET crappion nottolite are *****

I just returned my 7.3 back to stock added new plugs...thing is solid now.

Start with functioning stock system and then modify.

JM2CW

Oh btw...take the time to read the start here and faq and other sections fir newbs...tons of useful info there.

 

[bbjordan]

muddigger, the 6.9 glow plug controller is notorious for going bad and burning out all the glow plugs. If you do put in a manual glow plug button, make sure you disconnect the glow plug controller.

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I went to a manual system after having all my glow plugs burnt out . I'm very happy with the manual glow plug system

 

[79jasper]

You could also just upgrade to the solid state system.

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[Clayton]

Anytime I do a manual setup I use 12 volt glow plugs, They take a little longer to heat but you can hold them indefinitely with out burning any out. I tested an autolite 1110 on jumper cables with my truck running, let it glow for over 5 minutes without burning out or swelling. Yes the 6 volt autolites for our truck are garbage.

 

[muddigger]

how do you do a solid state system swap from the old 6.9 to the new bulliet glow plugs with new relay and controller on the back of the intake

 

[icanfixall]

You change the spade glows to the bullet glows plus add the solid state controller where it good for you. On most if not all 7.3 idi engines the solid state controller is behind the intake but it can be moved easily to either valve cover. these is that much extra wire.