Starting PROBLEM

[91ford7.3td1in]

In the mornings or anytime the first time i start my truck it has to be with ether but it will start fine without it the rest of the day. I just changed the glow plugs in it and im thinking maybe the relay needs to be changed. any answers would be gladly read.

 

[Cincinnati Guy]

Is the GP indicator light lighting up when you turn your key? Id say the GP controller failed which on the newer style they fail on the off position. I suggest NOT using ether on your truck. Get a test light out and test them by grounding it and hitting it on the GP tip and see if your actually getting power to them beings there new.

 

[Goofyexponent]

Why do people look down so much on ether? I realize that if you spray too much in there you will burn holes in the pistons and it's ******* internals. If you only use a 1/2 second burst or so AFTER you roll the motor over to get the pistons wet with fuel, it's not bad stuff. I have been starting my truck on ether for a year now, and nothing bad has happened. Mind you I have worked in a truck shop for a couple years and I drive trucks for a living, so I deal with this stuff all the time.

 

[91ford7.3td1in]

The light turns on and stays on for about 10sec but im thinking its still the controller cause the motor only has 40 000

 

[dyoung14]

Whats the timing set at?

 

[91ford7.3td1in]

im not sure but its a stock ford reman so watever they set it at.

 

[Compu Doc]

Did the reman come complete ready to drop in including the injection pump?

 

[91ford7.3td1in]

yes it was a complete deal

 

[dyoung14]

My dads 7.3 is not a real good cranking engine its always a little cranky but it does run good and has good power