Help Needed Need advice on starting diesel with new batteries

[cicguy]

My 2002 diesel has been sitting for a long, long time with dead batteries. I just have been able to put the $ together to buy new ones. The fuel has been sitting in the tank for long, long time. I know not to use starter fluid. What are some helpful hints on helping my truck to start. Thanks!

 

[sagebel]

7.3 are much more resilient to bad fuel than the newer trucks. How long is a long time? If you are worried about the fuel, drain the tank and change the filter. The new batteries should turn the engine just fine.

 

[Dogman]

How much fuel is the tank? If you’re less then haft, top it off and drive the hell out of it. It will most likely smoke a bit but should clear in time.

 

[BIG JOE]

How much fuel is the tank? If you’re less then haft, top it off and drive the hell out of it. It will most likely smoke a bit but should clear in time.

.... and a 16 ounce shot of Power Service (Wal-Mart) wouldn't hurt either.

Joe

 

[cicguy]

Thanks guys for all of your helpful advice that got my truck started on the 2nd crank. It sat for over a little over 2 and half years. Please don't ask why. I am going to now bring the air in my tires up to spec, get insurance coverage and blow the crap out of the engine. Ric the CICGUY

 

[sagebel]

Good to hear. Don't be a stranger around here. Let us know if you need any other help.