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  1. DaleInTN

    Coolant reservoir full

    That's what I'm planning on doing soon.
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    Coolant reservoir full

    I put a new cap on and it didn't leak out to the reservoir. After further inspection, the cap said Motorcraft on it..... maybe the original cap???
  3. DaleInTN

    Coolant reservoir full

    Yep only Motorcraft glow plugs and thermostats
  4. DaleInTN

    Coolant reservoir full

    Copy that on the Motorcraft thermostat. I've seen a video on YouTube of a 6.9 that was leaking coolant really bad into the coolant reservoir. Mine is not bad at all, it's just a trickle that goes over to the reservoir. So I'm really hoping it is just a radiator cap. The radiator cap seems a...
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    Coolant reservoir full

    I have to say, the coolant was flowing before and after the high idle kicked off, so it wasn't cold.... just wasn't up to temp. I have a new radiator, upper and lower hoses, and thermostat to put in. Should I just do that (since I have the stuff and was planning anyway) and see if that takes...
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    Coolant reservoir full

    I have an '89 F-350 with a NA 7.3l. The last couple times I've checked the coolant level in the radiator I've had to add coolant. For the first time the other day I had a small puddle of coolant around the driver's side steer tire. I pulled off the overflow tube to the reservoir and when running...
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    Is my starter bad or is it something else?

    Dr. Charles Do you know where I can find that rubber washer? I've looked and can't find it.
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    Is my starter bad or is it something else?

    I need a cowl/hood seal.... mine is toast. Besides, I parked in a place for the first and last time yesterday.
  9. DaleInTN

    Is my starter bad or is it something else?

    Can someone tell me if this coolant would be ok for my idi? This is what I run in my Freightliner.
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    Is my starter bad or is it something else?

    Update I unplugged the IP and removed all glow plugs. I had someone turn it over so I could see what came out. Thankfully it was water, quite a bit of water. Anyway, bumping it over a few times blew out the water. I put some anti-seize on the glow plugs and reinstalled them. I cranked the motor...
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    Is my starter bad or is it something else?

    I was going to remove the air filter to get to the glow plugs a little easier. I'll leave it off when purging the engine
  12. DaleInTN

    Is my starter bad or is it something else?

    I'll check the radiator but I don't think it's loosing any coolant
  13. DaleInTN

    Is my starter bad or is it something else?

    It starts to turn over like normal, but very quickly just stops. I asked for help in another place and they are saying hydro lock. Someone says the cowl/hood seal could be bad allowing water on/in the engine. This makes sense because I parked my truck in a different place (motor is downhill...
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    Is my starter bad or is it something else?

    Hi guys, it's me again. I went out to start my truck just now and it starts to turn over but stops. I'm having a hard time explaining it. It's like everything is fine then something stops the motor from turning over. Any ideas? BTW, the starter has made a clicking noise from time to time since...
  15. DaleInTN

    Fuel leak at fuel filter

    Thanks, I've never seen that light on, even for a diagnostic at start up. I will definitely ground it out to make sure everything is working properly. Here are the pictures I took earlier. The water in fuel was the only light I was aware of
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