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Old 01-28-2014, 08:45 AM
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Default 2001 Ford 550

Wont start unless plugged in.
 
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Old 01-28-2014, 09:27 AM
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thats not much info to go on man, how cold is it, any mods? need more info to dig into problems.
 
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Old 01-28-2014, 10:06 AM
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Probably a glowplug issue. You are waiting for the wait to start light to go out correct?
 
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Old 01-28-2014, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by autostroker
thats not much info to go on man, how cold is it, any mods? need more info to dig into problems.
I've replaced the glow plugs, glow plug relay & the valve cover gaskets w/harnesses attached.
It can be pretty warm out and still doesn't want to start unless it has been plugged in. No mods that i know of. We bought it used w/almost 300,000 mi.
 
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Old 01-28-2014, 01:35 PM
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Well are the glow plugs functioning?
 
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I would start by checking hpop pressure and cylinder compression

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Old 01-28-2014, 01:41 PM
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Also, leaky fuel lines can make it hard to start
 
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Glow plugs are functioning, & also waited on the "wait to start" light to go out.
 
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Old 01-28-2014, 01:57 PM
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Try what autostroker said and report back.
 
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