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Hard Cold starting 2004 6.0 l powerstroke

My 6.0 liter powerstroke will not start when the outside temperatures get below about 35 degrees. If I warm up the glows plugs twice it will barely start and sounds so rough that I think the motor is going to jump out of the hood. After approx. 20-30 seconds it starts to idle smooth. I think its a glow plug issues, but I don't know.

  • Anonymous Mar 28, 2009

    i just got a 6.0 and it will not start if it gets below 30 degrees .

    ive had the block heater plugged in and it doesnt seem to make a difference . is it a glo plug issue?

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Time to have the injectors replace and calibrated by an accredited diesel specialist shop
indicates squirting and not atomizing

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  • Posted on Oct 22, 2008

SOURCE: how do i change glow plugs

If you are sure the glow plug relay and timer, which looks like a starter relay sitting on the intake manifold, are good. The glow plugs are located under the rocker arm covers between each injector. I would recommend purchasing new rocker cover gaskets, which incorporate the wiring harnesses for both glow plugs and injectors. They can be reused, but they will generally start to leak oil before long. The injectors are pretty easy to identify, they're the big square things with the electrical plug. the glow plugs have a single wire running to them. if I can recall they require a 10mm hex. hope this helps.

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  • Posted on Jan 23, 2009

SOURCE: How do you change the glow plugs and relay in a F350 1997

Hello, here is the proceedure. Any questions please ask. Good luck. CAUTION The red-striped wires on the 1994-96 DI Turbo engine carry 115 volts DC. A severe electrical shock may be given. Do not pierce the wires.

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
  2. For 1994-96 engines, remove the valve cover.
  3. Disconnect the wire connector from the glow plug.
  4. Using a 10mm deep socket, with enough clearance as to not break or bend the wiring connector, unscrew the glow plug from the manifold.
To install:
  1. Place anti-seize on the threads of the glow plug and screw it into the manifold.
  2. Tighten the glow plug to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).
  3. Plug the wiring connector.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. For 1994-96 engines, install the valve cover.
0900c152801cd773.jpgFig. 4: Disconnect the wire, then remove the glow plugs as shown

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 26, 2009

SOURCE: my 1997 F-350 powerstroke keeps blowing a 30 amp maxi fuse

I changed the glow plug controller selinoid haven't any problems since Thank You!

juggernautxt

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  • Posted on Apr 30, 2009

SOURCE: 04 f250 diesel cranks but won't start

this is an oil pressure problem, either a sensor is not sensing enough oil pressure, or the high pressure pump is not building enough pressure(possibly leaking or head is leaking). this engine requires 450 psi minimum oil pressure at the injectors to actuate the injectors.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 22, 2009

SOURCE: how do you change glow plugs in 06 f350

Glow Plug: Service and Repair
Glow Plug
GLOW PLUG
Special Tool(s)

6c247a7.jpg Removal
1. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wiring to remove the glow plug connector or damage may occur.
NOTE:
Only one glow plug connector shown.
Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness.
2. NOTE: If coolant residue is found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed.
Remove the glow plug.
Installation
1. Install the glow plug.
- Tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).
2. Clean and apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seals.
3. Using the special tool, install the glow plug harness.



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