Jesus Freak
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Just be careful. When you put the top back on it should sit a little forward, and you have to slide it back to line up the bolts. You'll be fine.
1990 f250 7.3 idi , no fuel at injectors
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cableguy1169
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Jesus Freak
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They say putting a towel over the intake. You'll have the air filter off so have a towel handy, some say a wet towel but I don't know that it would matter. If you do a wet towel, don't do sopping wet, just wet. But your only option in that "worst case scenario" would be starving it for air. A mechanically injected diesel doesn't need electricity to run. Ive seen YouTube videos of guys putting the top back on, as long as it sits forward and you have to slide the top back against slight spring pressure to line up the bolts, you're good.
Big Bart
Tow&Slow
Be careful with the rag trick, it only works if you still have the screen on the intake. If you have a turbo you will have to take off the part over the intake first so you are ready to go.
Most unscrew the fuel filter, causes air intrusion and also cuts the fuel. So make sure to loosen the fuel filter enough you can unscrew by hand if needed.
As Jesus Freak mentioned just be careful and take your time. Most members are aware of the issue, so they R&R without issue. Conestoga Diesel sells the top with the solenoid if your solenoid is bad.
Top Cover- Ford/IH 12 Volt Replacement Solenoid Assembly for DB2 Injection Pump $125 Exchange Core $100.00 Exchange $100 core
This a new top cover assembly for a your Ford or IH IDI powered pick up. This top cover housing includes the fuel shut off and cold advance solenoids with all new gaskets. Ready to install in place of your existing defective unit. Simply remove your fuel return fitting, uninstall your old top...
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If you have a manual transmission, you can also put it into high gear and slowly let out on the clutch while holding the brake pedal hard.
Jesus Freak
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I actually thought about it might be a turbo later in the day, good call Big Bart!
cableguy1169
Registered User
Took it off and worked mechanism
Then put back together
Still wont start . But now it seems like engine locked up…
Gonna try again tomm
Thanks
Then put back together
Still wont start . But now it seems like engine locked up…
Gonna try again tomm
Thanks
Big Bart
Tow&Slow
Cable guy,
A locked up engine is an issue.
1) Could be your starter or low batteries. Test voltage on batteries shoukd be 12-12.6 volts, if not charge.
2) I would take a socket and breaker bar and turn the crank 4 revolutions, if locked up or locks up pull the glow plugs and do it again. Look at the glow plugs for water soaking, oil soaking or other odd signs. Might be able to locate the offending cylinder.
a) Still locked up, put some Marvel Mystery oil in each glow plug hole. Give it 24 hours and see if the starter can break it loose. If not try the breaker bar and socket on the damper bolt. Just do not over do it or loosen it.
b) Now turns after pulling GP’s figure out what hydro locked the engine. Oil, coolant, water, or ???.
Hopefully just low batteries. Potentially one cylinder has too much diesel in it from all the cranking. Coolant/water - either it leaked into the air cleaner if it is raining or you have a bad head gasket, cracked head, cracked block, or cavitation. Head gasket is most common.
Let us know what you find and send pics.
Jesus Freak
Full Access Member
When you had it off, or if you pull it off again, check and see if the battery moves the solenoid. Use some jumper wires or something. Don't give up....."its not dead, yet!"
cableguy1169
Registered User
Lol
Thats what im gonna do
Should have done it first time
Thats what im gonna do
Should have done it first time
cableguy1169
Registered User
Update
Tested FSS and it works fine
Engine not seized
Starter took a ****
Does anyone know what brand to buy?
Like , high torque starter or something
Thanks
Tested FSS and it works fine
Engine not seized
Starter took a ****
Does anyone know what brand to buy?
Like , high torque starter or something
Thanks
Big Bart
Tow&Slow
Many members like the PowerMaster brand. Gear reduction, well built, and reliable.
cableguy1169
Registered User
Thats what i was lookin at
Thanks for responding
Im more of a gas mechanic
So i will probly be asking more stupid questions
Lol
Thanks for responding
Im more of a gas mechanic
So i will probly be asking more stupid questions
Lol
Big Bart
Tow&Slow
No worries we have plenty of stupid answers for your questions.
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