need help asap !!!!!

[kummins84]

ok i drained the fuel filter water separator housing and alot of diesel came out, now the truck wont start. is it normal for diesel to drain out of the separator housing?

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[WalkerMike]

yes it is normal. SHould only drain a small amt. You need to bump the starter but not crank it 2 or 3 times. Lift pump will cycle for 25 seconds.

[kummins84]

you mean turn the key right before it starts? sorry im new to the diesel world

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[kummins84]

ok i did it but it wont start. it turns like it wants to

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[Prowelder]

Hey,

Yeah it's normal for fuel to come out, but it doesn't effect starting, usually!

Did you change fuel filter or anything???

Was the truck running fine before you worked on it??

Later,
Winslow

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Black 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Shortbed, Ext. Cab 4x4, 5.9 24 valve, TCW-3, 2-cycle oil in every tank, 54 Block!!, NV 4500, 3.55 gears, Anti-spin, B&W Turnover Gooseneck Hitch, Autometer Ultra-Light Boost, EGT, and Fuel pressure gauges, Valair 13" Kevlar/Ceramic 3400 lb Single Disc Clutch, Valair Upgraded Hydraulics, Edge Comp Programer, 3" Straight pipe for now, BHAF with custom 7075 T-6 Heat Shield, AFE Torque Tube, Air Dog II DF-165 with custom cover!!

[Prowelder]

Hey,

You might want to check for codes just to be safe!

OBD II Error Codes

Does the truck have the stock lift pump?

Later,
Winslow

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[kummins84]

no i didnt change the fuel filter, i was just draining the water bcuz i heard your suppost to every once in a while, but i forgot to close it back up for about 30mins. yeah it was running good before i washed the engine and drained the water separator

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[kummins84]

it has the 1693 and the 1689, but it had them before though

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[kummins84]

yes it has the stock lift pump.

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[Prowelder]

Originally Posted by kummins84

it has the 1693 and the 1689, but it had them before though

Hey,

Well that's a bad code to have (P1689)!!!! You could have bigger issues!

Read this:

VP44 Error Codes

If you didn't close it up for 30 mins, the housing is dry. You might want to try and bump the start a few more times.

Later,
Winslow

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Black 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Shortbed, Ext. Cab 4x4, 5.9 24 valve, TCW-3, 2-cycle oil in every tank, 54 Block!!, NV 4500, 3.55 gears, Anti-spin, B&W Turnover Gooseneck Hitch, Autometer Ultra-Light Boost, EGT, and Fuel pressure gauges, Valair 13" Kevlar/Ceramic 3400 lb Single Disc Clutch, Valair Upgraded Hydraulics, Edge Comp Programer, 3" Straight pipe for now, BHAF with custom 7075 T-6 Heat Shield, AFE Torque Tube, Air Dog II DF-165 with custom cover!!

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Last edited by Prowelder : 11-06-2009 at 07:33 PM.

[jitt08]

take a 3/4 wrench and loosin the # 2 and 3 in injector line on the block and try and start th truck this will bleed the system as soon as the truck fires turn it off and tighen the injector lines you should be good

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[kummins84]

no!!!!!!!! well im gonna bump it a few more time to see what happens.

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