6.9L & 7.3L Performance Discussion of 83-94 6.9 and 7.3 Liter Ford Diesels Related to Performance and Longevity

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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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ok so truck starts runs for a minute then revs up and dies then i need to start it with ether then it will run now i just put on a rebuilt injection pump could i be geting air in with the fuel system or is my mechanical lift pump bad
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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sounds like air bud. how much fuel is in your tanks? did u put that injector return line kit on yet?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Next time you start it and it dies, spin off the fuel filter and see how full it is. If it isn't completely full then you have air intrusion.
 
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