7.3 rough starting while cold

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i got a 99' powerstroke with only 262k
wont start when temp is below 65 without plugging in.
when the oil temp is cold and the truck starts it clatters and misses like no other
but when it warms up it runs good
replaced glow plugs and gpr earlier but is time for something else i just dont know whether to head for a new hpop or injectors
any help willl be much appreciated

[Tyrexs]

Theres your problem, Plug it in. Typical diesel not to start when its cold outside.

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lol id like to figure out the problem because unfortunately i cant plug it in wherever i go

[Tyrexs]

Then start it in-between when you stop it and stop it. Or is it that it sits out at night?

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like if it just doesnt get started for 8 hours or so and the oil gets cold it wont start even if its 80 degrees outside

[Tyrexs]

Wait, Are u talkin bout -65 in the first post or just 65 like its been the past few days? I thought you were talking about Negative 65. Nvm.

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ya def not -65 down here in texas lol

[Tyrexs]

ah, misread the below 65 part. Might be injectors.

[philsk8ts]

I had the same problem, 265 k on my 01' f250.... i own a shop in Nor california.... replaced all 8 injectors and o-rings plus vc gaskets and under vc harnesses and the thing runs like its new!!!! i wont say 100% it is injectors but sounds like the same problem i had (cold start or even just after sitting all day at work it felt like 3 cylinders out of 8 were not firing) and it fixed me up!! go to beans diesel and get the stock used ones for 118$ a piece. They are super nice guys and the parts worked great!

pm me if you need more info.

phil

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THANKS phil! im gonna look into that im thinkin about gettin a set of stage 1 injectors....i wonder if its worth it