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White smoke no start
White smoke = lack of fuel. Black smoke = no heat to burn fuel. Have u ever dropped the tank? After many years of use, the filter on the pick up line inside the tank could be clogged up.- BigRedTank
- Post #10
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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15 second crank before it starts
Nope. Air intrusion all the way. I had that similar problem with my '86 F350 and after changing o-rings, copper rings when injectors sit on, fuel lines and cleaning out the injectors, still had a long crank issue. White smoke equals not enough fuel while cranking. Black smoke means not enough...- BigRedTank
- Post #8
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Need help with motor pull
Yup, just like CATBIRD7, I also pulled my front end off. If ur using an engine hoist, ur gonna have to do it like that unless u have a tractor. It's never a good idea to put ur settings on these 2/3 ton hoists at full length bc u loose capacity drastically. These engines are easily 1300-1500...- BigRedTank
- Post #13
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Fuel not getting to engine
Replace fuel lines for clear lines from filter to IP, and from IP to the first injector so u can see what's happening with ur fuel. U can easily see if u have air in the lines.- BigRedTank
- Post #18
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Tell me it's NOT the fuel injection pump.
If ur not getting fuel to the injectors, have u checked to see if ur IP solenoid is good? Its an easy check. Just key on and disconnect the power supply and reapply it. If it clicks, it's good. If not, then that's ur problem. I had this problem myself also. Also, try installing clear lines for...- BigRedTank
- Post #18
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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IDI HELP NEEDED!!!
I had a similar problem with a 94 E4OD. Would take off as if in 3rd gear. My computer needed to be replaced for $100.- BigRedTank
- Post #8
- Forum: 911 Diesel Down!
