Still hard starting, WHY!!

[G.W BUFFALO]

As Russ said, try it without touching the fuel feed. Mine will crank and crank if I even move it before cranking. If I don't touch it, it will literally be started before it cranks one revolution, cold/hot, whatever! I let the gp's cycle, crank it and it's running almost instantly, touch the fuel feed, and it will turn over 4-5 times maybe more before it fires off.

Will try when it warms up a bit, maybe in an hour or so..

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

what kind of starter do you have on? I had to get a new starter for my truck a few years back and thanks to the guys on here i put a gear reduction starter on ( i believe that's what its called ) WHOOOOOA, did that make it spin over quicker and start faster!!

Who makes it, where can i get it and how much $$

 

[Trex]

Do you know if you have one on now? They had pictures of the difference between a reg. starter and a gear red. starter on here before, do a search on this. Also as said do not give it any fuel when trying to start, at least thats what my manual says unless it is below ( i forget the actual temp ) 32 degree's then i think it said half throttle

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

Is it possable maybe my gp's are not working 100%, the gp's are new beru and the controller is an older replacment put on by the last owner. I have no idea of the condition of the relay, is it possable they are working, just not to 100%???

How long is the WTS light on for?

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

How long is the WTS light on for?

Um i have not timed it, how long should it stay on?? I'll time it when i try starting it.

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

I just went and plugged in the block heater.. It's 29 degree's outside, i know now when i try to start it it wont be a cold start, but lets just see how it starts on the block heater not touching the go pedal. What do you guy's think??

 

[Trex]

i did a quick search on here and found the pictures of the difference in the starters, i tried to post them on this thread but dont know how to do it, i just typed in gear reduction starter in the search box and they came up.

 

[Trex]

i've never had to use the block heater on mine since i switched starters

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

at that temp the WTS light should stay on for about 12 sec.

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

at that temp the WTS light should stay on for about 12 sec.

What temp, 29 degree's or after my block heater warms it up??

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

i've never had to use the block heater on mine since i switched starters

No both mine are the factory style, just looked. One nice thing is the one from the parts truck says MADE IN THE USA on it..

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

This is what the gear reduction starters look like correct..
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=512897

Only 150.00, not bad considering a regular factory one costs more than that at the parts store.. The one on my truck cost the last owner 330.00 from napa

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

What temp, 29 degree's or after my block heater warms it up??

29 degrees.
a block heater should not affect the WTS light times.

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

29 degrees.
a block heater should not affect the WTS light times.

ok i'll time it..

 

[Trex]

yep thats what it looks like, wait till some of the other fellows chime in here, they will tell you what brand gear red. starters are the best. IT WILL MAKE A DIFFERECE!! At least it helped me out!