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Re: 89 Ford F350 7.3 diesel=extended start cold
Posted to HD/Fleet Forum on 11/17/2005

If it starts OK above 50 degrees, I can't see how it can be anything but either cranking speed (batteries or cables) or a glow plug issue. I usually check the current draw on each bank of glow plugs for 80+ A per side. A voltage drop due to corroded connection... Login to read more.