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    6.9 IDI Hard Start/Air Intrusion

    Agreed. If you're seeing less fuel in the fuel filter, then air is probably being added to the fuel filter in place of the fuel. That being said, air is entering the system prior to the fuel filter. Likely the connection you have in the pic above. I don't believe you need a check valve. Just...
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    Engine acts like it hits boost, without a turbo

    Might be an air intrusion from return lines. Might be from low fuel that's allowing air to get sucked into the fuel lines when the fuel sloshes around. Also, the fuel tank sending unit's funnel filter may have fallen off. These are notorious for degrading over time and falling off. If the fuel...
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    Fuel is accumulating on the Valley Pan

    I two thoughts here... 1. I had fuel on the valley pan as well and it was coming from my ip. I ended up replacing the ip for another reason, but now I have no fuel leaking onto the valley pan. Are you experiencing any problems that a failing ip might present? 2. I recommend Finish Line disc...
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    Fuel Line & IP Deposit Help

    The previous owner ran diesel, but I don't know about owners previous to the gal I bought it from. TNBrett The fuel lines from the tank are relatively new. I only know that because I've dropped the rear tank to replace the fuel sending unit. The entire inside of the tank had this stuff in it...
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    Fuel Line & IP Deposit Help

    Anyone have any idea what might cause the buildup seen in the photos? I pulled out my ip and installed a new one from Oregon Fuel Injection. Truck runs great and I'm happy with the new ip. Unfortunately they are keeping most of my core $ because of the deposits they found in the head of the ip...
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    Fuel Filter Light Comes on & Truck Dies

    I've been busy with life and finally got finished with this project, at least I think. She runs good. Idles and runs at rpm without dying now. That's great. I get fuel from the front and the rear tank, now that the fuel lines are hooked up correctly. I've got B50 in the front tank and diesel in...
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    Fuel Filter Light Comes on & Truck Dies

    Thanks Thewespaul. Do I need to worry about it clogging my sending unit or fuel line? Should I clean it out?
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    Fuel Filter Light Comes on & Truck Dies

    *UPDATE* I'm still working on finding the restriction. However, I was able to blow air through the fuel line from the lift pump back to the tanks. I heard air bubbling in the forward fuel tank, but nothing in the rear tank. Since I've been meaning to drop the rear fuel tank and look inside at...
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    Fuel Filter Light Comes on & Truck Dies

    Thanks Shadetreemechanic. I'll get to work on that, probably next week since I'm working through the weekend.
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    Fuel Filter Light Comes on & Truck Dies

    I run biodiesel off and on. Right now, I've got around a B50 blend in the tank.
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    Fuel Filter Light Comes on & Truck Dies

    Hello Again! I've got an 89 ford f350 7.3 idi. I can get it started just fine. Unfortunately, after I leave the house in a couple blocks to a mile, the fuel filter light comes on, it sputters and dies. I then have to crank several times and it has trouble starting. I have to keep the starter...
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    Glow Plug Help

    Sorry. Yes! It worked and I got it started with the glow plugs. Thanks a million!
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    Glow Plug Help

    I did the testing as you advised and it needed to be grounded. Thanks! Appreciate the help.
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    Glow Plug Help

    Thanks bbjordan. I wondered that, but the previous solenoid didn't have that. Based on my web research, it seems that some solenoids are grounded through the base plate and others are not. How would I know which is which? The new ones don't come with paperwork or wiring diagrams.
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    Glow Plug Help

    Calling all 7.3 idi experts, shade tree mechanics and enthusiasts... I've got an 89 ford f350 7.3 idi. It's got an aftermarket glow plug solenoid/relay. This system is installed as follows: purple wire goes from +battery terminal to the push button switch on dash(now there is an inline fuse...
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