Same thing. Cycle the plugs.. Cycle the WTS light.
Question Cold weather, How do you start your 7.3?
- Thread starter Bbasso
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Same thing. Cycle the plugs.. Cycle the WTS light.
best thing is to use key...
elkyss81
SDD Junior Member
Well, before....my glowplug relay was bad, I was taking a jumper wire across the GPR for about 10 seconds and it would fire. Now that I replaced it, I let the WTS light go out then crank and it fires right up in 18 degrees without being plugged in. Does give off some nice cold smoke for about a minute though. After it starts I turn the heat on full blast and go hide back inside for about 15 minutes, then take it easy(shift about 1200rpms gotta love the 6 speed) for a couple of miles. Let er rip after that!
Butch Cassidy
Full Access Member
15 degrees or colder, 1 of 2 ways to start the engine.
- plug in the oil pan heater for an hour, or
- plug in the block hearter for 2 hours.
Either way, I cycle the glow plugs twice, and the engine fires up.
Hopes this helps,
Butch Cassidy
- plug in the oil pan heater for an hour, or
- plug in the block hearter for 2 hours.
Either way, I cycle the glow plugs twice, and the engine fires up.
Hopes this helps,
Butch Cassidy
DaveBen
SDD Senior Member
It is the same thing but twice.
Dave
Dave
Bbasso
SDD Junior Member
So yesterday I plugged in the heater, waited 1.5 hrs and didn't hear or see anything different from not using.
Is there a way to tell if the heater is doing it's job?
I've read somewhere that there is a hsss sound, anything else that should alert me to it's working or not?
Will the temp guage show a reading when I have the key in the ON position but not started yet?
Sorry for the noobie questions, I'm a first time diesel owner and want to make sure I give my baby the best I can.
thank you for helping.
Is there a way to tell if the heater is doing it's job?
I've read somewhere that there is a hsss sound, anything else that should alert me to it's working or not?
Will the temp guage show a reading when I have the key in the ON position but not started yet?
Sorry for the noobie questions, I'm a first time diesel owner and want to make sure I give my baby the best I can.
thank you for helping.
DaveBen
SDD Senior Member
Look at your meter. You will see a difference if it is running. There is no outward sign to show that your heater is working properly. It should start a lot easier in cold temperatures with it plugged in.
Dave
Dave
Bbasso
SDD Junior Member
Sorry, but what meter?
If you're refering to electric meter, My garage is detached with it own electric that I don't pay for.
If you're refering to electric meter, My garage is detached with it own electric that I don't pay for.
DaveBen
SDD Senior Member
Then plug it in and forget about it. No cost to you, yet.
Dave
Dave