1997 Ford F 450 Would Engine Skipping Noise Cold

1997 FORD F-450
290,000 MILES
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ZM1727
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Why would Engine have a skipping noise when it is cold
Apr 1, 2013 at 5:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the check engine light on? When was the last tune up?
Apr 1, 2013 at 5:17 AM
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ZM1727
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No light isnt on but when we dont warm up the truck it has a skipping noise that doesnt sound right
Apr 1, 2013 at 5:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be a misfire. When was it last tuned up?
Apr 1, 2013 at 5:29 AM
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ZM1727
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Not sure when last tune up was but what causes a misfire in the engine?
Apr 1, 2013 at 8:19 PM
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ZM1727
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Its a 7.3 Liter diesel 1997 tow truck
Apr 1, 2013 at 8:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Sorry, I was thinking it was a gas engine.
Apr 2, 2013 at 7:12 AM
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ZM1727
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Do you have any advice for the diesel engine then? Please?
Apr 2, 2013 at 4:25 PM
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