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    Hard start even with new injectors, injection pump and glow plugs...help

    I have the same issue, I have replaced everything on this engine and still it wont start without either. But only difference is , once mine starts, I can shut it down and it will fire back up on its own. When it sits overnight, it need a little puff to start.
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    Changing out filter head-need some advise and pics

    I had a thread on this old truck cause it died on me. Got her back running but I have some odd ball filter head on it and bought the correct one to install in it's place. The one I bought came with a bracket and a thin 1in bracket that 45's off the main bracket. I'll post a pic of it. I'm asking...
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    That's what I thought, after what i read.....It's just a weird name for a gasket
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    I found a used Ford filter head on ebay. I'm going to change it out. This thing is STILL giving me a hard time starting after all I've done to it. But at least it will start and run. I have to have air intrusion somewhere. I'm gonna start with the filter head and work my way back. What are these...
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    I have no idea where it came from,it was on it when I got the truck. It works ok when it's getting fuel. The green paint on it looks like a Detroit diesel color.
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    Found the problem ! called around to try and find a Motorcraft fuel pump. There is none, this side of the Mississippi. So, next best thing , I go to Napa and buy a Carter pump. I installed the pump, hooked the hard line to the pump. The fuel tank on this truck has a ball valve on the underside...
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    Now I cant even get it to fire.
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    No, it dies again. Someone must have changed this filter housing, there is no schrader. unless it's suppose to be where that set screw is. if you look at my avitar, thats the fuel tank on the wrecker body(silver). I checked the fuel and it smells like diesel and looks clean. I also just went...
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    where's the schrader? I've never seen a schrader on this engine.
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    I just changed the oil and all filters. Fuel filter was full. refilled with clean diesel and it still is starting hard. It starts and runs about a minute and dies. Then wont restart unless I crank hell out of it. I hate to change the fuel pump without knowing if it's bad or not, looks like a...
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    Well ok, I installed my new fuel shut off solenoid today and it was a good one, not Chinese junk, and still no start. It has power to the solenoid, so thats not the problem. I am now leaning towards fuel pump....what else could it be. This happened right after I got fuel, hope the fuel wasn't...
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    I did a oil change and started to check around the FSS. Found the connectors were not very tight. I decided to open up the FSS and found the FSS was working BUT has 3 cracks in it. Diesel has to be going thru those cracks and into the insides of the solenoid. What it does then, I have no idea...
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    I think I have that issue corrected. I change my oil and filter, removed the old sender , put a Tee in and installed a new sender AND a manual gauge. showing 50lbs now.
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    What is this,why is it melted

    That is a relay and it looks a though it's been very HOT. Can't actually tell what it's for but I'm sure somebody else on here will tell you exactly what it's for.
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    Driving down the intestate and she just died.

    I took my great running 1989 f350 Tow truck out for a tow job yesterday. Towed the vehicle to it's destination and was on my way home. I stopped for fuel and continued on. Got back on the interstate and in about 3 miles, the old girl acted like she ran out of fuel. Tried to crank her back but...
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    I'm working on a 1984 F800 with a 429 gasser, what are the possibilities ?

    been sitting 6 years....I've had it 6 months. I was amazed that the old thing fired up. I did put a new brain box and pick up in it. New plugs , wires and cap also. She just runs like crap. Poppin and spittin. I already bought the new Edelbrock. I'm gonna give it a shot and see how she does. I...
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    I'm working on a 1984 F800 with a 429 gasser, what are the possibilities ?

    I bought this old F800 with no engine in it. I bought another F800 with a good engine. Pulled the engine and junked the truck. The engine sat on the ground for 6 months, finally got time to put it in my truck. It starts but runs like crap. Spitting and sputtering. I know the Motorcraft Holley's...
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    What is a good starter for a 6.0 ???

    Why the 6.4 starter ?? Does it have more torque?
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    What is a good starter for a 6.0 ???

    Starter motor just spins , no bendix engagement. What starters are recommended ?? Motorcraft starters are made in china and I refuse to buy anything from china. I'll go without first.
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    15 second crank before it starts

    I agree with you. Tee's dont leak. I'm looking at check valve right now. Going to check all hoses
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    15 second crank before it starts

    I'm leaning with you, fuel is bleeding back, going to check soon, smokes white for 30 seconds then clears up
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    15 second crank before it starts

    Glow plugs are brand new BERU's , new controller also.
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    looking for some cheap simulators for 1989 F350 dually

    If you have some cheap simulators PM me. need them for 1989 f350 16" dually. Dont need to be perfect , just decent shape is OK.
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    15 second crank before it starts

    All that stuff is brand new and it does spin very quickly. Still have to crank at least 10 seconds. it's got to be fuel. once it starts , it will start first lick every time. let it sit a 1/2 hour , it take 5 second to start, let it sit 5 hours . it takes 10 seconds to start
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    15 second crank before it starts

    I also just put all new return lines and o rings and there are no leaks anywhere. This truck doesnt have a stock fuel tank, I guess because it's a wrecker and theres no room for it underneath. The fuel tank sits on top of the body and is silver in the avatar to the left.

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