7.3 IDI Cold Start Issues

vn1500g3

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Been Having Cold starting issues with my 7.3 IDI. This just recently started happening. When starting it blows clouds of white smoke for about 10 minutes, however, once the truck is fully warmed up it run just fine. Let it sit a few hours and it does it again. The You Tube video shows it just after starting in 60 degree weather.
I'm thinking I've got some bad glow plugs or bad glow plug controller. The funny part is that it isn't terribly hard to start.

If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. Thank you for your time.

Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcL7neexYhI

Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaeOeb7lHdk
 

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From the videos, looks like random misfires. With the pressure gauge fluctuating, I'd say you have air intrusion on the lift pump suction side. What is the fuel level in the tank? 1/4 tank or below coild be the shower head has fallen off and your sucking air.
 
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