best way to do it is scrap the factory system and bring a single line to a fuel regulator, split it out of the regulator to each head then return lines off the back of the heads to a T and then back to the tank, keeps the fuel cooler, i cant remember if the 6.0 is the same or if its different than a 7.3..........

 

Its probally the cam position sensor. If you try to scan it, it will probally say "no communication" and you have to replace the fuse for the diag. connector and the cigarette lighter. The cam sensor is accessable from undernieth with a bunch of extentions, swivel, and a 10mm

I say that because I've run into about 4 of them that have done that EXACT thing. They don't start, then go through what I've said above.

Just my guess.

 

Yup I seen one do it about 3 times.

 

Ok...I read the replies and I am getting scared.

To answer several of your questions...

I'm getting WHITE smoke when i'm trying to start the truck so as per LOGANSTANFORTH I may not be getting any fuel. Also the truck's been parked under a big tree so I will have to check for blockage. Also I live in NYC (Queens) and it has'nt really been that cold up here. We had 3 or 4 cold days (in the forties) so I dont think the weather is a factor but I'm the novice here. I'll check the filters in the morning...By the way

1) where is the fuel filter?
2) DO you guys mean "glowplugs" when referring to "plugs"
3) What do you mean by "plugging it in"?

Again I'm a newbie guys...Thanks

 

It is NOT your cam sensor, a fuel filter, or lack of fuel delivery

It is your glow plug system, as evidenced by your quoted statement of:

I'm not psychic but would bet you $500 that the smoke is white.....white smoke out of a diesel when cranking is raw fuel....you're getting fuel but your combustion chamber temps are too low to fire off.

On the '99 Powerstroke, any 7.3 Powerstroke for that matter, the glow plug relay is located directly in front of the fuel filter housing on top of the engine. It looks like a starter solenoid.

There are two large cables (approx. 6 gauge) on the solenoid, one is hot at all times (12 volt power) and one is connected to the circuits that go to the glow plugs. Any 12 volt test light will be able to check it, or a voltmeter, whichever you fancy.

When you turn the igntion key to the ON position, you should here a 'click' as the relay is commanded on. When that happens, for the next 14 seconds max you should have 12 volt power on BOTH SIDES of the relay. If you still only have power at the one side, your problem is the glow plug relay.

It is possible one or more glow plugs are bad, but you must first elminate the relay from the equation.

A simple way to get around a bad relay is to disconnect the hot-at-all-times cable and just touch it to the other cable on the relay. It will spark just a wee bit, don't worry, it won't hurt ya. Hold the cable on there for about 15 seconds, then remove the cable and have someone crank the engine over. If the glow plugs are good, it will fire right up. You can then reconnect the cable to it's terminal.

Pay no mind to the small (14 gauge) wires going to the relay, if it clicks, they work. All good.

If it does not start and continues to blow copious amounts of white smoke, you have some glow plugs going south--they're under the valve covers and not the easiest things in the world to change. Depending on your mechanical ability....

Try what I said first and report back what happens.

Gimme a call if you'd like and I can talk you through it on the phone.

360-470-8225

Hope this helps,

Dan-

 

Go Dan Go

 

those trucks are notorious for the glow plugs going bad, how many miles does it have????

 

Jonesy95...................calm down and take in a few good deep breaths things are gonna be just fine.


I agree with Radioflyer that its yer glowplugs.................we can fix this man

 

with the white smoke I will guarantee that it is glow plug related, in the past I have had to give our PSD a shot of either and it usually fires right up although either isint the best thing for those motors but it will get ya going in a emergency

 

If all else fails use Either........ it works too...... or just listen to radioflyer.. he knows what hes talking about...