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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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Started then died

I've got a '92 7.3 here and this truck won't start this morning. It fired up for about 2 seconds right away and now I can't get it to "fire" anymore. Yesterday I replaced
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Where should I look next, Also All the rubber fuel lines look in good shape. Its also about 20 degrees outside and the truck is plugged in. I also tried to cycle the plugs a couple times and depress the accelerator.

Any help would be great!!!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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did you fill the new fuel filter before you put it on.?? it sounds like a dry fuel filter
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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No I didn't fill it up. But I had it started since the new filter was installed and I also bled it out at the valve
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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do you still have the line going from the fuel filter to the first injector?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Check to make sure you got power to the fuel shut-off solenoid at the injection pump with the ignition turned on. Check both electrical connections on top of the IP (drivers side) for 12 Volt power with the ignition on. Both should have power with the engine cold.

Are you blowing white smoke while you are cranking? If not, that is a good indication that you are not getting any fuel into the cylinders. Look for air leaks, check power to fuel shut-off solenoid on the IP.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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I have power to both of the connections on top of the pump. Is that the fuel shut off solonoid or is it elsewhere?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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do you still have the line going from the fuel filter to the first injector?
Yea the line is still there and it looks in good shape
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Might want to try a..........

Do a pressure and flow test of the fuel pump at the Schrader valve on the filter (FSS- fuel shutoff solenoid disconnected). Remove the tire valve core and hook a hose and pressure guage on it should see 4-6 psi when cranking. Then do a fuel quantity test same place, should see 1/3 pint in 10 seconds of engine cranking, route fuel to a suitable container with a hose.

If there is a problem with the lift pump and you are changing it, ensure the new pump comes with instructions as to correct installation procedure if it is the newer model pump with the almost straight arm.

Visit ..................http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/ Enter then just keep scrolling down to IDI info.

Are the tanks over 1/4 full..............
 

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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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Well that line has the bad reputation of bleeding back to the tanks,I plugged mine off cause it would draw half the fuel from the fuel filter and I would have to crank forever in the morning to get it started.Since I have also bypassed the mechanical lift pump and put in an electric FACET pump,no more problems!
 
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