jay5882

Some times when I start my truck it will run for a few seconds and stall. I have to bleed it to get it running again, but it doesn't do it consistently, and I see no signs of leaks. Any good ideas appreciated.

phox_mulder

Need more info.

Year, make, model, mods to start.


phox

htgreen3

Had a 89 Ford 7.3 with the problem, mine was an air leak somewhere before the injector pump and a bad check ball in the mechanical fuel pump. Fixed the problem by installing an electrical fuel pump, while waiting for the "wait to start" light to go off, the pump would reprime the system. No problem after that.

jay5882

It's a `98 24 valve, no mods other than a fuel pressure gauge. Thanks htgreen, I'll have to see if it has a check valve somewhere.

BCSCUMMINS

I think there is a one way valve on the side of the injector pump were the fuel line bolts on.

PChouinard

Yeah, inspect the check valve holding the return line to the side of the vp44. Also look very closely at the two wires running into the top of your fuel filter housing. This is the fuel heater and they have been known to leak ever so slightly. This is from experience.. Good luck...