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Ford 7 3L Diesel glow plugs
Ok, 2000 Ford F250 with 7.3L Turbo diesel. Starting very hard now. 150k miles too. Anyway, I suspect a glow plug or two are not functioning anymore. Anyone know how I can check and how I find them and how I replace them?
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Thanks guys. I wasn't sure where they were. Some things I saw had them like spark plugs, others had them located under the valve covers. Obviously it's easier if I don't have to remove the valve covers...sigh. But if I have to, I will.
Since I moved, I don't have a house yet so no garage. So the cold mornings in Wisconsin cause problems. She really doesn't want to start when it's 5-10 degrees outside. Wasn't a problem 3-4 years ago so I suspect some glow plugs no longer function properly.
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Greg, like spark plugs, they may work fine, but it's a pain to find out. At the cost, I'll just replace them if I can get to them. That's the key since I have limited work space and tools since I'm homeless.
If I pop the valve covers to get to the glow plugs, do i need new gaskets? I know the answer, just checking.
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Oneace: I can't plug the truck in overnight since I'm living in a glorified hotel (extended stay place). I sold my house so I'm in temp quarters until we get another one. I do have my tools as they are sitting in my brother's garage.
Since my truck sits outside now, the cold mornings are causing fits. Multiple attempts to start, massive surging when it does catch, etc. My wife hasn't found a job yet so I have been trying to cut expenses. So I'll try to do the job myself. But I'm having trouble finding the time. Since I don't have a garage, I'm stuck to weekends. Now with the holiday period, I have no choice but to travel to my in-laws out of state. So again, at least 2 weeks until I can work on it. Sucks!!
Maybe I will need to find a decent mechanic... sigh.
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Murf, fuel filter was changed less than 1,000 miles ago. Oil is standard Rotella and is no more than 2,000-2500 miles old. Batteries are new as of October. My stock ones were going on 7 years old so it was time. The new batteries did make a difference. But she doesn't like those cold mornings when it's 5 degrees F or colder.
My power service is sitting somewhere. I'm not sure where I stashed it. Maybe at my mother's place. I'll have to look for it next time I'm there.
One problem with my hotel is it is a group of several small buildings. The parking lots are spread out and not close to the buildings. I'll look tonight for an outlet, but i don't have my hopes up.
It starts fine now that the mornings have been 20-30 degrees out. It just doesn't like to start when the temp drops. So I'm thinking glow plugs. The dang belt is chirping again too. But I won't change that until I pull my tractor back here. she shifted hard while towing and seemed to cause the belt to slip just a tick. So now it's doing it a touch more. Annoying.
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I'm not going to try starting fluid. I used it to good success on my old Oliver tractor. But if that caused damage, no big deal. On the truck... big deal. So I'll just stay away.
I looked at the truck last night while it warmed up in the work parking lot. Getting at the valve covers is a PIA. I may pay someone to do the job. If I was still at my place in Iowa, I'd tackle it no problem. But then I had an enclosed shop and all my tools, lights, step stools, etc to work with. Here, I've got tools only. Just not the best situation for what is needed.
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Nope, just saying the Ford truck drives me to work and costs more to fix if I screw it up.
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