help truck wont start

[DMalone]

call me stupid but i really need help asap. i changed fuel filter and lost prime,truck wont start, what are the steps now to get it started, i have changed filters before with out this happening... HELP PLEASE

 

[HEMI®Dart]

This is from Fritzs' web page:



Turn the key to the run position. Bump the starter for a millisecond and let the key stay in the run position as if you had actually started the engine. You will hear the lift pump cycling for about thirty seconds, which will circulate fuel and push any air in the system back to the tank. Bump the starter several times, allowing the pump to cycle each time, them attempt start the engine.



If the engine starts but then dies, bump the starter seveal more times and allow the fuel pump to run until it stops each time. After several cycles, attempt to start the enigne. Repeat the process until the canister is full and the engine starts and runs. With a dry canister, I cycled the pump three times, then started the engine. It promptly died and required took seven cycles of the starter and fuel pump before it restarted. If the engine still will not start, try several cycles of cranking the engine for 10 seconds and allowing the pump to run after each crank attempt. As a last resort, bleeding the fuel lines may be necessary. Begin at the filter and continue along the fuel line to the injector pump until all air is purged. Torque the banjo bolt to 18 ft-lbs.

 

[Whitmore]

D malone, did you fill the canister with fuel when you put the new filter in? I have noticed that the new filter will soak up fuel and you then need to top it off again before re-installing filter housing lid. If this has been done than ingage the starter for a second bu not to try to start the truck, this will give the lift pump 28 seconds of run time, repeate this about 4 times and you should be good to go, if not you can loosen the banjo bolt on the filter outlet and then cycle the lift pump again and any air would be purged out the lin, re-tighten an wa-la, hope this helps... Kevin

 

[Bigsaint]

First off, don't panic !!!! Do exactly as hemi posted and have patience, it will catch. Don't be afraid of letting her crank for 10 seconds, that's longer than you think and after a couple of starter bumps and 10 second cranks she'll light off. You will hear some rough idle for about 10 seconds after she's started, as the air is purged from the system. After that you will have a smooth idle and your face will look like this , rather than this . I just changed mine this morning and went through the same ritual that you are, this is my second fuel filter and I have had my lines off many times for upgrades, etc. , always a bit of patience and the next thing you know, she's running. Good luck !!!



Scott W.

 

[DMalone]

TRUCK STARTED

Thanks guys for the help, i got it going thanks for all the imformation, i just have never had this happen before. I couldnt have done it without your help, Thanks again