could really use some help/advice.

[zukgod]

I have a 91 F350 7.3idi, I replaced the starter about 3 weeks ago and when I did like an idiot I did not unhook the batteries. So when reinstalling it, I arched the power wire for just a second, scared the crud out of me so it was a short arch. Anyhow now my glowplugs are not working, I tried to do a manual switch like in the FAQ's and they still don't light off. I pulled and checked all the plugs and the all heat up great, motocraft plugs.
I have checked the fuses under the dash, but it's just acting like I have blown a fuse someplace. I don't think I burnt any wires but I can't find this one. Glow plug controller is also still clicking on and off like it used to it just does not run power to the plugs.
I would really appreciate any help, I checked the search function many times before wasting anyones time. Thanks again.

josh

 

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

Did you check the glow-plug relay ??

 

[zukgod]

I think I got it. I turned the key to the on position and noticed smoke coming off of the glow plug relay/controller ground area. So I took that all apart and cleaned the ground and it seems to work fine now. let me know if I may be missing something.

 

[argve]

do you have constant 12v on the two big yellow wires on the glow plug relay? This use fusible links that maybe burnt.

 

[zukgod]

I will check the constant 12v to the yellow wires but it's starting without a problem now. Thanks all but I think it got worked out atleast I hope.

 

[LCAM-01XA]

I've had that smoke there too, some (get this!) insects were trapped under the plastic shield over the GPR and fried to death and then some when I hit the glowplugs!

 

[argve]

ooooo bug zapper mods....

 

[1994IDI]

I've had that smoke there too, some (get this!) insects were trapped under the plastic shield over the GPR and fried to death and then some when I hit the glowplugs!

wow...That's a new one.

 

[LCAM-01XA]

Lol, I think it was some kind of a large bee, at least that's what the charred remains looked like... Sure made a smoke and stink tho!

 

[zukgod]

Well back to the drawing board. I now just did the bypass for the 7.3 and for some reason I am still not getting any juice to the GP's. Before I would have to turn the key on and off about 100 times then the GP's would kick on. I have no idea, I am going to purchase a new relay and see if that works. Anyone try that one on ebay that the guy swears by with the sweeping action? Thanks all I really appreciate this site.