Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) air in fuel system

[rogerschild]

I have a 2001 4x4 24valve, changed fuel filter and drain housing. need to know procedure for bleeding system of air. Truck will not start.

 

[LSMITH]

Loosen the banjo fitting on the side of the injection pump. Just a little loose is enough. Cycle the lift pump by bumping the starter, and tighten the line when you see fuel flowing. You may need a couple cycles. Loosen the 19mm nuts on the injection lines where they enter the head on #1, 3 and 5. Loosen them enough so that you can turn them with your fingers. Crank the engine over with the throttle at full. As soon as it starts to fire stop cranking. Check for fuel at the nuts you loosened, tighten any lines with fuel flowing. Crank again, and stop when it starts to run. You should have all the lines tightened this time. Crank it over and start it, it may run rough for a minute but it should start. Do not crank more than 30 seconds, and wait a minute to let the starter cool after cranking. DO NOT get close to the injector lines while it is cranking or running, it can inject YOU with diesel fuel.



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[B.G. Smith]

Loosen the banjo bolt where the fuel line from the filter ties into the VP-44. Bump the starter and leave the ign. switch in the "ON" position, the lift pump will run a few seconds, soon as you get clear fuel to the banjo bolt tighten it back up. Cycle the starter another time or two. Now try to start, if it still doesen't start, loosen the nut on the line going to the three front injectors, try to start, as soon as it starts tighten the injector nuts. Good luck. bg