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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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I have a 5.9 cummins 2001 tonner truck that quit on me. It was 20 below but I have been using no 1 diesel for a month. Anyway , I put it in a heated shop for 3 days, thawed it out completely and now it won't fire at all. I pulled the fuel filter out of it, which I had replaced the week prior. PUt some 911 deicer in just in case it was the weather. NOw it turns over and doesn't fire at all. I am thinking fuel pump. It sputtered for 30 seconds before it quit. What do you think??
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Have you tried bleeding the lines
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Bryce
Have you tried bleeding the lines
I will try it tomorrow. Didn't think about that!
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Probably should get a couple gallons of fuel too just in case your fuel gauge has decided to quit on you.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Loosen #1 and #3 injector to let the air out of the lines ? And if it fires run out and tighten them up. If no fuel comes out I imagine your out of diesle or a bad lift pump
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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I have to crack #1, 3, and 4 on my truck. Just doing #1 and 3 won't work. Just my 2 cents!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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No fuel to my fuel filter. Is there a fuel pump in the tank? My 96 V-10 had it in the tank? Not getting fuel
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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it will be on the drivers side of the block below and to the right of the fuel filter. if its in the stock location
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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I replaced the lift pump below the fuel filter and I am good to go. Bled the lines and away I go. Thanks for your help
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Also just fyi your vp44 injection pump is lubricated by diesel... Therefore when there is no pressure to it it is not lubricated.. Shortening its lifespan... you should look inyo a fass or airdog aftermarket lift pump!!!!
 
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