I parked my truck on a steep hill last night. Started this morning to warm up, over 1/4 fuel, engine died. I know that it probally could not pick up any fuel at that angle. What is the secret to starting a PSD after ran out of fuel?
Vman

 

Make sure the batteries are charged and crank the heck out of it until it fires up, It'll run rough for a while until it clears all the air out of the fuel system. Go in cycles though so you don't fry your starter.

 

Also floor the accelerater pedel while starting it, it worked for me when my fuel gelled up.

 

Thanks for the help guys. I relesed the pressure in the return line and it sounded like I cut the hose on the air compressor. After all the air was released, it fired up. A lesson learned the hard way.
Vman

 

FYI, manually fill the fuel bowl on top of the engine. She'll run for a little while idleing till it can pump back up.

 

and you can use 100% diesel klean or any other cleaner/booster product made for diesels in the fuel filter.