Chevy/GMC 6.2L and 6.5L Discussion of Chevy and GMC Trucks with 6.2L and 6.5L Diesel Engines

6.5 no start cold weather

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 05:42 PM
  #1  
Concreteboy's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Default 6.5 no start cold weather

I'm new here... I have a 6.5 turbo that won't start... New pmd new ac delco glow plugs and glow plug mod tested go plug relay and all connector they are all working... And a new starter. What else can I do to get this beast started?
Thanks
 
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 08:48 PM
  #2  
Mase's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 219
Likes: 6
From: Indiana
Default

Have your batteries load tested,good batteries are a big deal on these old trucks.Try plugging it in if you can and see if it is any better.
 
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 09:01 PM
  #3  
Mayhem's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,258
Likes: 128
From: Middle of nowhere Tn
Default

Do not use starting fluid in your 6.5 or you will regret it
 
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:39 AM
  #4  
Concreteboy's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Default

Battires are both good tested them it's been plugged is for 2 days is there a
away to test the block heater to see if it is working .?

---AutoMerged DoublePost---

Finally fired up this morning
 

Last edited by Concreteboy; Dec 8, 2013 at 09:39 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 10:36 AM
  #5  
racer55's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,848
Likes: 103
From: Scugog Island ONT.
Default

Have you tested to see if the new glow plugs are all getting power?
Each has their own fusible link adn there is another for each bank of glows-no power from a bad link means no glows.

Better replace the IP return line with clear diesel rated hose and with the truck safely idling watch for bubbles.

Bubbles indicate air getting in the fuel and can cause lots of problems.

Another way air gets in is from leaking o-rings in the filter housing-the fuel heater and water in fuel sensor o-rings are a common leak and when parked if fuel leaks out-air gets in.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
penley`
Chevy/GMC 6.2L and 6.5L
2
Jun 7, 2015 04:38 PM
Mike0885
Chevy/GMC Duramax 07.5 -10 LMM
3
May 27, 2015 12:07 PM
ronstop
5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07
0
Feb 26, 2015 09:48 AM
1997silverado
Chevy/GMC 6.2L and 6.5L
6
Jan 23, 2015 05:06 PM
custom7.3
Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General
1
Nov 23, 2014 10:44 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:26 PM.