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Quick Glow Plug Relay/Controller Question
Want to close this off and say after installing a new relay everything is peachy! I've not had her starting this good since the day I brought her home :) I really appreciate your additional responses and help aggiediesel01, exhumis and slicknik. Now it's on to sorting out a sticky RABS valve...- thevanbulance
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Quick Glow Plug Relay/Controller Question
Thanks for the reply and helpful link! I'm not hearing the relay cycle on and off but it does audibly click on when I first turn the key. I have a new one on order to see if this is the issue or not. Pretty the unit I've got in mine is original so no harm in installing a new one is my way of...- thevanbulance
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Quick Glow Plug Relay/Controller Question
Hi guys, I'm having some cold start issues on my ambulance (1990 e350 7.3 idi na) and in the process of tracking down the issue I've come across a question I haven't been able to find the answer to in any threads here/Google searches. When the ignition is turned to starting position and my...- thevanbulance
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Cold advance/high idle drop in power when switching to low idle
^^This! I do have an inverter under the driver's seat. However, to my knowledge nothing is connected currently. I've got no house batteries and keep the master switch for all the additional electronics (lights, siren, pa, etc) off to prevent them from drawing power when not in use. The...- thevanbulance
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Cold advance/high idle drop in power when switching to low idle
Reviving this thread as I've had a good bit of time to diagnose this. Still haven't solved the issue but here's a bit more information about what's happening to me in case someone else is experiencing this: I feel like it's something to do along the path between my batteries (dual Optima Yellow...- thevanbulance
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Cold advance/high idle drop in power when switching to low idle
Sorry for the delay in response guys! Been trying out different scenarios to dig a bit further. So far, I think bbjordan may be on the button. I've only noticed the power loss when coasting near idle. If I'm revved up there's just a slight dip in headlight brightness when things switch over but...- thevanbulance
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Cold advance/high idle drop in power when switching to low idle
So this might be a stupid question but how do I tell if that's the type of alternator I have? Been under the impression since I'm rocking an ambulance that I've got some kind of upgraded/higher output alternator to help manage the increased electrical load from running lights and all the...- thevanbulance
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Cold advance/high idle drop in power when switching to low idle
Haven't caught the volt meter when this happens cause it's above the driver's side visor and it's not in my line of sight. This is an ambulance so I've got more electronics involved than most and most likely a higher power/output alternator. Last night I drove a different route that was mostly...- thevanbulance
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Cold advance/high idle drop in power when switching to low idle
Hi guys, Lately I've been noticing my 1990 7.3idi is exhibiting a strange behavior when switching over from high to low idle. Here's the proceedure leading up to and including the symptom: 1.) Cold start the engine and the high idle/cold advance appears to be working normally with my engine...- thevanbulance
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- 7.3idi cold timing advance high idle solenoid
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Another Hard Start Thread...
Appreciate the help. Hopefully the return lines will take care of everything :)- thevanbulance
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Another Hard Start Thread...
Appreciate the response. I like the idea of clear hoses. Definitely will make troubleshooting easier. Any suggestions on a good hose/supplier?- thevanbulance
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Another Hard Start Thread...
Sorry to start another thread on this but I've got a series of symptoms that I haven't come across after reading through this forum extensively. Here's what I've got going on: 2WD 1990 e350 ambulance with a 7.3 idi na Symptom 1: Cold start require me to depress the throttle 1/4 of the way to...- thevanbulance
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The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.
Lance the 1990 e350 7.3 idi vanbulance. So far (with a massive amount of help from this community) I've replaced the CDR valve, lift pump, front rotors/calipers/pads, rear abs sensor, air filter/debris screen and plugged the hole after deleting the fuel filter heater element that was leaking...- thevanbulance
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
