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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 04:58 PM
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I'm in the same boat. Normal driving my rig doesn't burn much but if I'm towing she will start drinking. Rebuilt Van Turbo but same issue. Fuel filter has a black look to it but not REAL bad.

Let us know if this solves it please. thx
 
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by snknby123
I'm in the same boat. Normal driving my rig doesn't burn much but if I'm towing she will start drinking. Rebuilt Van Turbo but same issue. Fuel filter has a black look to it but not REAL bad.

Let us know if this solves it please. thx
Whether it works for him or not, if your fuel filter is black, then either your injector o-rings need to be replaced, your injectors need to be torqued, or both.

If you have not done either before, it is not too difficult.

Had to do mine again about two months ago.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2015 | 10:51 AM
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Also have a new wrinkle with the other problem. Had to make a pull before the repair and now it hast to crank a long time (even hot) to restart. Oh,well ?

Parts should be here this week and I will start in on it.
 
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Once you pull a stick, air gets in the oil rails and causes a long crank. Drive it for a while (about 50 miles) and it will clear up.
 
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