Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Do I have the Lift Pump Blues?

[TXRancher]

Well, I parked the D3500 late Friday nite... no problems... Saturday morning, I get in it, start it, and think I am going to let it warm up... it was about 15*F outside... The truck ran for about 2 minutes, then quit... This pickup had a new lift pump and injection pump put on it about 2,000 miles ago... just before I bought it. The work was done at a Dodge house. I first thought it might be a fuel filter, so I replaced that, and filled the canister w/ATF. The truck popped right off, but soon died. I opened the fuel filter canister again... it was dry... . refilled it with ATF, and it popped off again. .



Since I am alone, I can't use my test light to see if the lift pump is getting fire; as you know it only stays on a second, and it is kinda hard to reach quickly.



What do you think? Anyone know the replacement warranty?

Any replies appreciated!

Regards,

 

[cyborg]

I don't know about the atf trick, but if its not filling the filter bowl, I think your done.

I would fill the filter bowl with fuel, try it again.



you don't list the year or mileage, sounds like dodge warranty time.

 

[TractorNut]

Just bump the starter, and the pump should run for about 40 seconds. . You should hear the pump run. . If you can hear the pump run... remove the schedor valve on the fuel line. . or at the top of the filter housing. . (depending on the yr of your truck. ) It will spray out. . or bump the starter. . and just push the valve down... (it should spray out. . )

Sounds like its time for a fuel pressure gauge...

Good Luck

Bryan

 

[Sixpack]

... it was about 15*F outside...

Do you run any additives to prevent fuel gelling? Maybe the fuel line from the tank gelled on you. Just a thought.



Like stated above "bump the starter and the pump will run for 25-30 seconds" Good luck Phil