Blown fuse 22 / No start

[Tuck]

I started my truck to let it warm up. After 15 min. I went 200 yards and the engine died. It cranks fine but will not start. I found fuse 22 blown. I replaced it and that one blew. It was 5 degrees that morning the truck quit. The "Wait To Start" light does not come on. This is a 1997 7.3 International F350. Has anyone else had this problem and can help me out?

[gbear]

It is most likely the fuel heater in the fuel filter/water seperator bowl They ground out and blow that fuse which also kills the pcm. You can unplug it untill you can get a new one which you may need if it gets as cold as you say.

Jim

[Tuck]

Is that the plug on the passenger side of the filter housing?

[SMKSTAX]

No it's on the drivers side. Look underneath the fuel bowl header. You will see 2 black plugs. The heater wire is the top one. This is the one you want to disconnect.

[sherman75]

Mine went out last year and I waited to replace it this fall. I priced one last week and they went from $75 to $160 in that amout of time. Anyone know where to get one cheaper?

[alabamafrog]

I don’t feel like it needs the heater, all it does is heat the fuel in the bowl. The fuel in the tank, lines, pump, heads, etc is not heated. I’m from a warm climate so maybe I don’t know what I’m talking about but I removed mine last year.