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[J L Dunn]

This message was posted on the "2Cool Fishing" web site. Is this true for a 1999 F250 7.3 L 'stroke?

"Originally Posted by Redfishr
I'm not a diesel mechanic but I think you dont want to cut off the fuel but the electronics.
I was told if you run a deisel out of fuel you are in for a big problem, not just putting the fuel back to it.



Not really true anymore, if you just turn the key to "ON" for about 10 seconds then turn it "OFF" and repeat about 3 times it will crank right up. Not sure if you do your own maintenance but you have to do this procedure when you change your fuel filters, mainly because of the underbody filter."

Comments?

 

[bartman]

My filter is on top of my motor.

 

[CHPMustang]

On the 7.3L's whenever you drain down the fuel filter partially or fully it typically takes a few cycles to purge remaining air out.