The_Josh_Bear
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I just changed the oil and all filters. Fuel filter was full. refilled with clean diesel and it still is starting hard. It starts and runs about a minute and dies. Then wont restart unless I crank hell out of it. I hate to change the fuel pump without knowing if it's bad or not, looks like a pain in the a$$ job. Some people say to put an electric pump on it. I read one post where the guy said to replace the manual pump AND put an electric pump inline. who should I believe. any advise would be appreciated.
Start the engine and depress the Schrader valve with a screwdriver while it's running. It should spray fuel across the engine to the IP at least in fast pulses. If not then your fuel pump is toast.
And yes the job sucks as you get a diesel bath. But find a way to pinch the lines closed and spillage is minimal.