Engine Starts and then dies
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Engine Starts and then dies
I have a 95 Dodge Ram 2500 with a Cummins 5.9L turbo diesel that runs great, but has trouble starting if it sits for a few days. After sitting for a few days, it will fire right up for a couple of seconds and then it starts to die. I have to work the throttle to get the rpms up for about a minute or so and then it runs fine and will start right back up after that. I would appreciate any help on figuring out what causes this problem. I know my way around gas engines, but I don't know much about diesel engins.
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check for seaping between the frame and the tank.. thats were my issue was and it was doing the same thing... also check around the lift pump.. buddys was leaking at the primer button. hope this helps, BRIAN.
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O seaping out of the fuel lines between the tank and the frame...
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i meant
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O seaping out of the fuel lines between the tank and the frame...
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i meant
Last edited by monster12valve; 05-07-2010 at 05:36 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Change all your rubber fuel lines all the way from the tank to the pump. What happens is the lines dry rot from the inside out and let air in without leaking fuel. The supply is 3/8" and return is 5/16". Make sure you sue diesel rated fuel hose and not gasser hose.
Then check fuel pressure.
Then check fuel pressure.
Last edited by Dr. Evil; 05-07-2010 at 11:41 PM.
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