Hi everyone, I had to get on the forum for answers, hope you can help!
I have had problems starting my 1999 7.3 w/126k.. in the cold. I always have to plug it in at home but after work its a real problem.
I just installed new Motorcraft glow plugs, quite the hassel. When you remove the plugs I think a little bit of oil goes down into the glow plug hole...
I went to start it after the swap, HARD/no go. I plugged it in and charged the batteries, gave a small shot (a whiff) into the air filter of start fluid. It kicked and I stopped and returned 2 hrs later..
With the Batteries charged and the block warmer than before the engine started and clacked and shook. I shut it down and the check engine lite came on. This happened for the 3 times that I tried. The last time I let it idle for about 30 sec. The engine throttle did not respond and just shook and clacked. I shut it down and then ran in here to ask you guys what is going on and what to do..
I double checked the electrical plugs that I unhooked. Each glow plug connection were pushed on all the way as a double check prior to closeing up the covers... Heck I don't know.... I need help on this one Thanks for any help...SS
I have had problems starting my 1999 7.3 w/126k.. in the cold. I always have to plug it in at home but after work its a real problem.
I just installed new Motorcraft glow plugs, quite the hassel. When you remove the plugs I think a little bit of oil goes down into the glow plug hole...
I went to start it after the swap, HARD/no go. I plugged it in and charged the batteries, gave a small shot (a whiff) into the air filter of start fluid. It kicked and I stopped and returned 2 hrs later..
With the Batteries charged and the block warmer than before the engine started and clacked and shook. I shut it down and the check engine lite came on. This happened for the 3 times that I tried. The last time I let it idle for about 30 sec. The engine throttle did not respond and just shook and clacked. I shut it down and then ran in here to ask you guys what is going on and what to do..
I double checked the electrical plugs that I unhooked. Each glow plug connection were pushed on all the way as a double check prior to closeing up the covers... Heck I don't know.... I need help on this one Thanks for any help...SS