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Jun 29, 2008 | 11:06 AM

jwolfe60

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Shut down on interstate

My 86' 6.9L F250 just died on the interstate going around 85mph and I don't this it is getting fuel to the injectors. I had the fuel pump tested and everything on it works fine, and I know that the injector pump is getting fuel to it. A couple of the injectors leak some around the return rings and when ever it rains hard I have fuel on the ground under the rear tank (but not just when I park it on dry days). It refuses to prime the injector pump to get fuel to the injectors now as well. Any suggestions???

Jun 29, 2008 | 02:54 PM

Dave Sponaugle

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From: Nutter Fort, WV

jwolfw60,
Welcome to the IDI forum.

Turn the key to ON, and remove the wire on the IP, front drivers side.
Listen carefully, do you here a clicking noise from the IP?
Next remove the schrader valve from the fuel filter header and install a pressure gauge there.
When you crank the engine are you seeing any pressure?
How much?

Is the stock water seperator still in the fuel system?
The water seperator was a known point for air intrusion, which causes starting issues.

Jul 3, 2008 | 10:57 AM

jwolfe60

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I hear a click when I remove and reattached the wire to the IP, I have an electric pump for the lo-pressure pump so I know that it is getting good pressure through the filter. Where can I find the water seperator? And any other suggestions?

Jul 3, 2008 | 12:43 PM

LilDuke

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I think Daves got it nailed down. Either a failed electrical component as it pertains to the shutoff selenoid, or a blockage.

Did it shut off like you turned off the key? or spit and spudder?