Ambulance

[Yaz]

Currently deployed in the sand box and having a problem with a new 6.0 from reman. The engine was installed and runs fine, but it’s the getting the engine to start. Not sure where the problem is, like I said we can get it started some of the time and runs like a champ. When we do get it started it will stay running. We have changed everything on the engine. Any ideas on what we could have missed or something that has to be replaced but wasn't. Our supply line is a bit slow due the location. Any help will be great.
Thanks

 

[DaveBen]

What do you drive? Fill out your signature so we can better help you. Go to the USER CP Button above and fill it out. I would guess you have a glow plug problem, but I don't know where Pope AFB is.

Dave

 

[BamaSixGun]

I think he is over in Iraq right now Dave and the title says "Ambulance"

Maybe its an ambulance he is working on.

 

[Yaz]

2006 Ford Ambulance

The vehicle is an Ambulance that belongs to the Airforce. It has a 6.0.

 

[JLDickmon]

does it make any smoke when it won't start?

 

[Yaz]

No it doesn't smoke

 

[iracemine]

did you try new batterys yet? or at least tighten the connections. do a real load test not just check the volts.

 

[JLDickmon]

Yaz..
does the motor pool have a scan tool?
see what codes it's throwing (even if it doesn't have a check engine light on, it may have codes stored)...

if it's not making smoke, most likely it's not getting fuel, so I'd run the fuel lines for air leaks..

or even the next time it does this, the lift pump should be on the left side frame rail about under the driver's feet. Give it a couple raps with a wooden mallet and see if it starts then...

 

[XOC]

Btw if you haven't already found it, check out this link to the "6.0 bible"

http://www.superdutydiesel.com/forums/6-0l-powerstroke-engine-drivetrain/16347-6-0l-bible.html


... I don't know anything about diesels, but I am putting my money on it being the IPR.

... good luck!

 

[BIG JOE]

Currently deployed in the sand box and having a problem with a new 6.0 from reman. The engine was installed and runs fine, but it’s the getting the engine to start. Not sure where the problem is, like I said we can get it started some of the time and runs like a champ. When we do get it started it will stay running. We have changed everything on the engine. Any ideas on what we could have missed or something that has to be replaced but wasn't. Our supply line is a bit slow due the location. Any help will be great.
Thanks

Being a "fresh" reman and install.. and doesn't make smoke while cranking ? I'd go back through the electrical hook ups.

Load test the Batteries >Independently< of each other. Re-clean and re-tighten ALL the connections, clamps and cables, and some components have to be Independantly Grounded, and maybe did't get re-connected/grounded ?

Joe