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  1. dmetalmiki

    7.3 V8 normal aspirated Diesel engine problem

    Thank you kindly for that offer..and I will gratefully accept it next time we need parts. It has new heater plugs new timer and relay (now bypassed!) Side steps wheel arch flares , additional lights..I think it looks better now for it. thanks to everyone that took time out to contribute to my...
  2. dmetalmiki

    7.3 V8 normal aspirated Diesel engine problem

    This problem is now Resolved, and the cure..after pondering in a late night dream!..WHY does the engine "go out" after 5 seconds every time? The consistant factor was (is) the timer delay relay AND my attempts to start it using (aproximately) the same timing with a bypassed timer. For first time...
  3. dmetalmiki

    7.3 V8 normal aspirated Diesel engine problem

    Tried it again today with free of can fuel. and same. 2 or 3 seconds Dies. Its just as though the electric cut off switched off every time. The maddening thing is why it sarts and runs fine after the second start with the MEREST sniff of ether, No ether no go! if there was an air leak it would...
  4. dmetalmiki

    7.3 V8 normal aspirated Diesel engine problem

    ok but The throttle settings work as you say. When floored the fast ifdle is set and kicks off when the tempreture rises. As mine is plugged into the engine heater its allways warm and the problem persists if cold hot warm or anywhere. I used to have a pre prime pump and you could hear the...
  5. dmetalmiki

    7.3 V8 normal aspirated Diesel engine problem

    Well here's one for the book..this problem is driving me NUTS!. (AA) The vehicle. 1989. F350 ambulance with international 7.2 V8 normal asperated Deisel. The Problem. Starts fine..Runs for 5 seconds and stops! rectification. 1) new heater control relay. 2) new timer) 3) new heater plugs. 4) new...
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