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Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
I've got a 97 f250 and am having a little starting trouble. I have 2 brand new batteries a brand new GPR and all 8 new glow plugs. It seems to start fine the only problem is it takes many cranks to start. When I first turn the key to start it, it cranks very slow about 2 times then sounds like it gets power all the sudden and turns over better. It sounds almost like the batteries are about dead when really they are not. I have cleaned all my battery cables and the ground connection on each, but it still cranks weak at first and then builds up power as i continues to crank. Not sure what the problem is i attached a pic of my voltage when i have my key turned on not sure if it should be higher or what please someone let me know. Thanks
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Re: Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
Have your starter tested or replace it.
Rusty
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1997 F250 CC/SB 7.3 PSD 4X4 XLT, 248,000 miles
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Re: Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
Also check your cable ends. If you have a bad connection the longer that you apply the voltage to the starter they will burn off the oxidation and give you a better connection.
96 F250 XLT 4x4, 4:10 gears, 5 speed, Tymar intake and HX hose, downpipe, pyro and boost guages, coolant filter, Luc clutch
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Re: Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
That is about where my voltage is at with the key in the ON position. I wouldn't worry there. It sounds like a starter isn't spinning fast enough though...
You will be amazed what a new starter will do for the truck...
You will be amazed what a new starter will do for the truck...
James
2000 F350 CCLB 4x4 auto, 250/200's from PIS, No Limit tunes, Isspro gauges, 4" exhaust and intake.
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Re: Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
1996 F-250,Ext.cab,LB,4x4
stock tires
180K,6 pos chip,Open air filter, 3'' down pipe,fpr mod,ccv mod
4.10s gears!
Boost, Pryo and transmission gauges
sonnax shift improver kit
bronco tank mod
hayden cooler for transmission
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: charlotte mi
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Re: Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
call diesel equipment in potterville mi. buy their hi torque starter. live happily ever after. lol. Those hi torques are stupid. Sounds like a mini 7.3 turning it over at 3x normal speed. They always fire. Thats my next investment, as i have the same problem. All my friends and brother have bought then and are happy as hell.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Re: Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
Alright thanks I'll look into that. What about a regular starter though. Do I need to buy one from Ford or International in order to get this monster to turn over correctly? Or would one from the local auto parts store (aka NAPA) be sufficent?
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Re: Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
You can get one from a local parts store/shop. It's just your personal preference. But do get one for a 99-03 7.3. It is a gear reduction starter and turns over much better that the 94-97 starter. Costs about the same. You will be very happy with one of these.
1997 F-350, Crew, 7.3, LB, Centurion package. Napa intake, MBRP exhaust, Built tranny, Stage 1.5 from Rosewood, T-500, 6 Pos chip from PHP, EBPV delete, gutted pedistal, Tranny Temp, Boost, & Pyro.
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Re: Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
Just get one from O'rielly's or the like... Lifetime warranty and when it fails, there is usually a store within a fair distance...
James
2000 F350 CCLB 4x4 auto, 250/200's from PIS, No Limit tunes, Isspro gauges, 4" exhaust and intake.
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Re: Weak Starting: new batteries turn over slow?
Will the starter from a 99-03 bolt right up with ease. Or does it have to be modified in order to fit onto my 97 ??
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