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    Ford 3000 won't crank to start

    Loaded her on the trailer and took to a mechanic who has dealt with this problem before. Checked for water in the oil and confirmed there is none, which is good. The level in the radiator is also normal. Poured marvel mystery oil to the cylinders and will let it soak for another week. The...
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    Ford 3000 won't crank to start

    I think I found the problem: blown head gasket with water in the engine. See attached pictures of injector port #1 and the corresponding injector. Should the injector body be rusty and pitted?
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    Ford 3000 won't crank to start

    A couple of pictures of the new starter and how it is wired.
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    Ford 3000 won't crank to start

    My Ford 3000 stalled while cutting thick brush. During the restart it cranked slowly. I charged the battery and it would not turn over to start. Verified the battery is good and ended up replacing the starter at the advice of local Ford dealer. Now it won't turn over. Voltage regulator checks...
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