Jesse Parker
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Background - Bought a 1993 F250 7.3 idi with almost 300k on the clock pretty rough body but drove really well outside of jarring your teeth out of your head. Had been somewhat of a daily drive for me and ran fine. Used it last weekend to do some pulling concrete foundation blocks and forgot how powerful this thing is. One the way back to the house she kind of felt like she was losing power (or surging)??? Anyway got it home and parked it. Went out the next day and she turned over but then started surging and died. Did some research and since I don't have records of when the fuel filter was replaced thats where I started.
Replaced the fuel filter, filled with Diesel Kleen through the holes and put it all back together. Tried starting (expecting to surge until I get the air out) but she never fired. Upon inspection of the filter, checking for leaks, I noticed some "drops" that I hadn't noticed before around the fender well. Since I was the only one home I set the phone up to record what was happening there while I cranked it and noticed there was some fuel spitting from somewhere. Finally found that the supply line to the fuel filter had a slit in it spitting fuel everywhere.
Replaced the line, thinking all should be good, but still expected some surging from air in the fuel system. Tried cranking for about 10 secs and would let off, let it seat for a few mins and then try again. It never fired. After a few rounds of this I let it sit for about 30-45 minutes. Coming back out when I bumped the key there was no sound (dings), no gauge movement, no clicks, nothing. OK may have drained the batteries, ordered a charger and let it charge the batteries back up in the evening and overnight.
This morning go out and charger is showing complete, volts are at 12.6+ on both batteries. Jump in and hit the key, and nothing at all, no headlights, no hazards, nothing.
By the way the key cylinder needs replacing I know because it spins freely without a key but I'm hoping that can be the last thing I replace as I would really like to get it running for now.
I've checked the stater solenoid (relay) on the passenger side and below is what I have found:
I appreciate any and all help!
Replaced the fuel filter, filled with Diesel Kleen through the holes and put it all back together. Tried starting (expecting to surge until I get the air out) but she never fired. Upon inspection of the filter, checking for leaks, I noticed some "drops" that I hadn't noticed before around the fender well. Since I was the only one home I set the phone up to record what was happening there while I cranked it and noticed there was some fuel spitting from somewhere. Finally found that the supply line to the fuel filter had a slit in it spitting fuel everywhere.
Replaced the line, thinking all should be good, but still expected some surging from air in the fuel system. Tried cranking for about 10 secs and would let off, let it seat for a few mins and then try again. It never fired. After a few rounds of this I let it sit for about 30-45 minutes. Coming back out when I bumped the key there was no sound (dings), no gauge movement, no clicks, nothing. OK may have drained the batteries, ordered a charger and let it charge the batteries back up in the evening and overnight.
This morning go out and charger is showing complete, volts are at 12.6+ on both batteries. Jump in and hit the key, and nothing at all, no headlights, no hazards, nothing.
By the way the key cylinder needs replacing I know because it spins freely without a key but I'm hoping that can be the last thing I replace as I would really like to get it running for now.
I've checked the stater solenoid (relay) on the passenger side and below is what I have found:
- No key
- Terminal 1 (from battery) - 12.6+V
- Terminal 2 - 10+V
- S Terminal - 10+V
- Key in the "On" position
- Terminal 1 (from battery) - 12.6+V
- Terminal 2 - 12.6+V
- S Terminal - 12.6+V
- There is absolutely no spark or "bumping of starter" when I use a screwdriver to jump T1 and T2, regardless of the keys position.
- I also tried running a jumper from the battery POS to the STerminal which seem to make no difference, still wouldn't arc/spark or bump the starter.
I appreciate any and all help!
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