Slow Cooooold Start this morning
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Slow Cooooold Start this morning
Hey guys
Had a tough time gettin my 7.3 PSD started this morning. Get plenty of crank but no start. Im assuming the fuel filter or lines gelled up. Finally got it started after about an hour of jump starting.
Is there a fuel additive that prevents gelling or enhances fuel flow in extreme cold temps?
If not, any advice is more than welcome.
Buying a new truck is not an option
Had a tough time gettin my 7.3 PSD started this morning. Get plenty of crank but no start. Im assuming the fuel filter or lines gelled up. Finally got it started after about an hour of jump starting.
Is there a fuel additive that prevents gelling or enhances fuel flow in extreme cold temps?
If not, any advice is more than welcome.
Buying a new truck is not an option
Last edited by BRUCE SEROFF; 02-06-2007 at 10:21 AM.
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Bruce- do you have a block heater? most diesels do, or a crank case heater-
Talk to your Ford dealer, there are additives to help w/ gel.
wannabe
Talk to your Ford dealer, there are additives to help w/ gel.
wannabe
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Yes, when I had my 7.3 I used "diesel fuel supplement, Cetane Boost" Made by Power services. You should be able to get it at any auto parts store, if not try the truck stops. 1 32oz bottle treats like 100 gals.
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I do...but i cant use it. I live in a condo and dont have access to power in the parking lot. I guess i can run a generator all night, which will probably get stoloen in about 10 minutes
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Here you go Bruce, this is what you need. You can find it at most auto parts stores. It's good stuff.
For Cold weather:
http://www.powerservice.com/dieselfu...eboost_app.asp
And I use the grey bottle on every fill-up as a cetane booster (better mileage) and is also good for injectors:
http://www.powerservice.com/dieselkleen_cetane_app.asp
But regardless, in really cold weather a block heater is a must.
For Cold weather:
http://www.powerservice.com/dieselfu...eboost_app.asp
And I use the grey bottle on every fill-up as a cetane booster (better mileage) and is also good for injectors:
http://www.powerservice.com/dieselkleen_cetane_app.asp
But regardless, in really cold weather a block heater is a must.
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Bruce,
Block heater tail should be right behind the grille. Just run an extention cord out the window and plug it in for a couple hours. It will start right up. I was able to get my '01 7.3L to start in 5* temp. It moaned, groaned, and took awhile, but it started.
Block heater tail should be right behind the grille. Just run an extention cord out the window and plug it in for a couple hours. It will start right up. I was able to get my '01 7.3L to start in 5* temp. It moaned, groaned, and took awhile, but it started.