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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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diesel issues...help me please

i have a 1985 6.9l diesel. the water in fuel light has recently come on but when i pull the valve to the seperator nothing comes out. i just baught this truck and the guy told me it was sit up for a while. please help i'm new to the diesel world and want to make this truck mine.
 
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I'm not 100% sure how yours is set up, but if your separator is after the lift pump, open the valve with the engine running, the pressure might clear the clog.
 
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It's better to ask engine specific questions in the IDI forum.
 
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