Start up after ip replacement

[jmac212]

When you say not routed correctly, what exactly does that mean? I'm having similar problems after just replacing a lift pump and there's a pretty good chance I did something dumb - but I thought I did it all by the book, which means I wouldn't be able to identify what it was without some outside help.

-N

I had two fuel return line outlets plumbed together after replacing the IP and injectors. Obviously, that does not work when trying to send the extra fuel back to the tank, hence the start, run and die syndrome. If you are a little more specific with your symptoms, maybe some pics of what your line routing looks like currently, someone on here should be able to diagnose it. I was trying to avoid putting that first line of this post out for everyone to see, but if it helps someone else, then I can handle the shame!

 

[gandalf]

When you say not routed correctly, what exactly does that mean? I'm having similar problems after just replacing a lift pump and there's a pretty good chance I did something dumb - but I thought I did it all by the book, which means I wouldn't be able to identify what it was without some outside help.

-N

"Not routed correctly" means exactly that. They start at the wrong place and/or end at the wrong place. It's not as hard to do as some would think. That is the reason I try to take pictures of my work area before I start. I have a better chance of getting things back together properly. Did something dumb? Don't worry, we've all done that. The real trick is to learn from those mistakes.

I'll attach a picture of the two lines in question. The two lines you're looking for are the two clear lines. One goes from the IP off to the right--you can barely see the clamp on the right. The other clear line goes from the Ford fuel filter header to the number one injector area--you can't see the bottom area of that one.

Hope this helps.