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Old 09-07-2010, 11:31 AM
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I have a 2001 GMC 2500HD with a 6.6L (LB7) I keep having problems everymorning when i start up. I'm loosing the prime or so it seems. Once I prime the system she runs and loabes at Idle and taking of once shes running everything is great. Any Ideas?
 
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Old 09-07-2010, 06:07 PM
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have you done any filter changes recently?
 
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Old 09-08-2010, 12:36 AM
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No I have not done anything since I got it from a Joe at Ft Richardson. I've had the truck for about 3 weeks it was woking good until it sat for 2 days and then I could not get it to start. my buddy and I check it and finally primed the pump at the fuel water seperator and she fired right up. I tried to listen to the pump at the tank but I hear nothing ( is there a pump in the tank?) I keep hearing yes and no from a bunch of people and the sad thig here in alaska I can't find a repair manual for my truck.
 
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Old 09-08-2010, 03:45 AM
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maked sure ur fuel filter and fuel water seperator screw are tight
 
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Old 09-11-2010, 03:28 PM
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no there is no pump in the tank
 
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Old 09-16-2010, 12:04 PM
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pump is located after filter there is a check port on your engine near the front right side were you can plug in a vacuum guage and if it pulls more that a couple inches of vacuum guage then its time to change the filter
 
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there is talk about deteriorating rubber fuel hoses. start replacing them. and some of the rubber hoses are even collapsing inside. starving engine of fuel.
 
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