I'm not sure if my glow plugs are bad, (plan to replace next fall) but my truck will not start (unplugged) unless it is 50 degrees outside. If I plug the block heater in it will start below even at 10 degrees outside. This is my first diesel and I'm not sure if starting in cold weather is that big of a problem. Even at 45 degrees it wouldn't start after a few cycles of the glow plug's. Any advice? anyone else have these problems??? What temp do you guys start to worry about non starting?

 

def glow plugs. replace em.

 

What he said.

 

what he said too

 

Thanks guys. I just crank and crank and it doesn't start. What temperature outside do you guys not plug your trucks in?

 

Since I changed my plugs, it doesn't matter. I only plug it in if it's going to be below 30* and I have to get up early and wont have time to let it warm up.

 

OK. I will replace them. What plugs did you use?

 

i never plug mine in. fires every time. i also have push button plugs


install motorcraft or IH/navistar plugs.

 

Oh Nice. I need to get mine to do that. I live in the city and plugging in it in is a pain in the ***! Sometimes I can't find a good parking spot. I'll get good plugs over the summer and install them next fall.

 

I have the same problem Carp does. I have an 88 Diesel F350, and it takes forever for it to start. So just put International plugs back in it. Who would have them??? Just any auto parts store???