Thank you. Which direction am I turning it? When looking at the front of the truck, clockwise? If it does hydrolock while I am turning it by hand, what do I do?Paper towel over the glow plug hole will help catch and absorb anything coming out.
No need to mess with the pump or disconnect anything.
If it's a manual, put it in neutral. If it's an auto, don't do anything.
Just simply put a big ratchet or breaker bar on the big nut at the center of the balancer and bar it over a few revolutions.
Do not use the starter to bar it over. Even with the glow plugs out, depending on how full the cylinders are, it can still hydrolock.
You should be alright, I have faith in you.
Glad the tool worked for you. I had the same issue getting under the fuel lines, which is why it took me longer than expected. I had to use a small ratchet with a swivel attachment, and could only turn it in small increments before bumping up against a fuel line. The GP in the back on the left side was the one I struggled with the most. But, it’s much easier than removing the heads.I had to leave and head down to Denver yesterday mid day... back now. I did manage to get 3 of them out before I left and started on the 4th. Tool works great. Only complaint is access.... it is beyond poor with the fuel lines running from the IP. Hoping will get this wrapped up later today.
Do not use the starter to bar it over. Even with the glow plugs out, depending on how full the cylinders are, it can still hydrolock.
Whenever you get tired of troubleshooting the automatic glowplug system, we can tell you how to convert to a manual switch with one wire and a switch added on the dash. Works much better.Okay so I did a little digging per this guide:
7.3 IDI Glow Plug System Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Guide
How to diagnose problems with the glow plug system on the 7.3L IDI diesel. Problems with the glow plug system can result in difficult starting, no start conditions, clicking relays, and other starting issues. Troubleshooting is not particularly difficult with the right tools and our...www.dieselhub.com
I checked my power on the terminal with two yellow wires with the ignition off, it is supposed to read 12-14 volts, I had 12.62. Seems okay.
Next I checked my power on the terminal with the red wires, supposed to read 12 volts, I had ~9.06. I figure that might be my issue but I have no idea why I would not be receiving the full 12 volts...
Anyone have any input?
EDIT: I plugged in the block heater this morning as it wouldn't start at 15 degrees. After being plugged in this morning I went outside, went through the glow plug cycle (even though I think they're not working), and it started right up. I pulled it back in the garage to do more digging. Point is I am pretty sure this is a glow plug issue if warming the block allows it to start well.
EDIT 2: Before I replaced the glow plugs the relay would cycle on and off AFTER the Wait to Start light went out, now, it doesn't cycle at all.
Yeah I've considered that... I'd really rather not as I'd like something that someone else can drive too...Whenever you get tired of troubleshooting the automatic glowplug system, we can tell you how to convert to a manual switch with one wire and a switch added on the dash. Works much better.