anyone know a good diesel mechanic???

[atlantic28]

Need some minor work done on my 7.3 and can't seem to find a good shop

[Still Running]

Where are you from and whats wrong?

[Hunter 2]

I know a good one.   The guy that posted right before me.             N nnnn    Rick- Still Running

[atlantic28]

Starting when its cold and some other minor stuff. I had a ton of work done over the last yr. I plow with it so I want it to be set for the winter. I live in Somerset

[Still Running]

I don't anyone there. Sorry

The colder it gets the harder it is to start?
Runs rough when it does start and then runs better as it gets up to temp?

[atlantic28]

the colder it gets the harder to start yes. when its really cold I have to spray it with starter fluid and even sometimes that doesn't work. Yes. rough when it finally does start. Also when trying to start tons of white smoke.

[Still Running]

Yup that's it

Check the glow plug relay first, but that's most likely not the problem.
Seen it many times and it's the injectors.

I would not use starting fluid in that engine, you could blow it up.

 

[atlantic28]

ok thanks ive heard that before. they are pretty $$ right? Is it something I can tackle myself or should I take it somewhere??

[Still Running]

What year is the truck?

If you have never done it before, about 8 hour job.

[atlantic28]

2001

[Still Running]

You need 7 of this injector

http://hnctruckparts.com/shop-now/replacement-parts-and-components-for-international-trucks/international-trucks-engine-parts/international-trucks-fuel-pumps/remanufactured-diesel-fuel-injector-1831487c93-on-line-426-detail

and 1 of this injector.

http://hnctruckparts.com/shop-now/replacement-parts-and-components-for-international-trucks/international-trucks-engine-parts/international-trucks-fuel-pumps/remanufactured-diesel-fuel-injector-1833646c92-on-line-426-427-detail

I would also replace both under valve cover harness's since yu have the valve covers off.

http://hnctruckparts.com/shop-now/replacement-parts-and-components-for-ford-trucks/ford-engine-parts/engine-sensors/power-stroke-7-3-f81z-9d930ab-detail

It's not hard you just have to make sure you clean the injector holes with a wire brush and suck out the oil from the top of the pistons.

If you decide to do the job let me know and I will let you know what you have to do.

Rick

[Hotrod]

SPAM!!

[atlantic28]

Ok thanks for the great info.

[wb]

SPAM!!

  

[Still Running]

SPAM!!