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Oct 29, 2019 | 03:56 PM

1dryfly

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Diesel problems starting

Ran out of fuel and now it won't start. Did the usual, opened filter to bleed, on off with key to pump air out, etc. Finally got it started using starting fluid and got it running, held it to around 2000 rpm for several minutes (twice) but it won't stay running nor will it start without the starting fluid. Had a Mobile mechanic come look at it and he couldn't fix it so we towed it to the Ford dealer. They've had it several days now and they can't tell me what is wrong yet.

The car is an Excursion, 2005 with a 6.0 engine. Several upgrades have been done, larger turbo, new inter cooler and more. Running well until this happened.

Any ideas out there, asking for a friend who is stuck at my house waiting.

Nov 14, 2019 | 10:04 PM

lonewolf_

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I want Groupons for my auto parts needs

EDIT: I see the Poster that I was replying to with this comment has had his post Deleted

just doing the edit to update so others aren't wondering WTF was this all about LMAO

Nov 14, 2019 | 10:10 PM

lonewolf_

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the price you pay when you run a diesel out of Fuel ... it's never a good thing as the Injection Pump always suffers due to lack of Lubrication, Kinda like running your engine out of Oil nothing good comes from it.

I don't know much about the 6.0 but maybe you can check for Codes to see IF other issues exist

Nov 15, 2019 | 05:15 AM

tjc transport

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i have heard the worst thing you can do with a 6.0 is run it out of fuel.
the injectors DO NOT like that.

Nov 15, 2019 | 05:18 AM

tjc transport

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lonewolf_

I want Groupons for my auto parts needs

mehhhhh. you want a winning lottery ticket too.

but i bet you will have better luck getting a free extra large mocha grande peppermint pumpkin spice latte with sea salt caramel swirl from starducks.

Nov 15, 2019 | 01:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tjc transport

mehhhhh. you want a winning lottery ticket too.

but i bet you will have better luck getting a free extra large mocha grande peppermint pumpkin spice latte with sea salt caramel swirl from starducks.

Ya ... ROFLMAO