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Apr 20, 2010 | 07:57 PM

jelzy

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Starting problem

Installed new stage 1 injectors. Now the truck will not start unless you remove the fuel line and purge it until fuel comes out the reconnect and it runs for about 30 +- sec, Any clues what the problem is?
1997 7.3 power stroke/

Apr 20, 2010 | 08:01 PM

fordpride

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sounds like air in the fuel rails in the head

Apr 20, 2010 | 08:09 PM

jelzy

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How do you bleed the air out?

Apr 20, 2010 | 08:13 PM

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What fuel line are you disconnecting and purging?

Apr 20, 2010 | 08:18 PM

jelzy

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The main line in the front.

Apr 20, 2010 | 08:44 PM

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What kind of pressure are you showing at the schraeder valve?, Sounds like pump trouble... How olds the pump?

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