O.K. I noticed no posts to other question. Update, If I have to push the shutoff solenoid up after key turned it has to be the problem, right? I took off the fuel filter and it was completely empty after at least an hour pumping the primer pump.

Anyone?

 

if the filter is empty the lift pump probably died or you have a hole in the line somewhere

 

Don't replace the solenoid, you will be wasting your money.

The solenoid only lifts when the starter is cranking, on key position holds it.
If it isn't lifting the problem is likely the lift relay on the firewall or a corroded blue wire at the driver's side battery positive.

 

Thank you for all the advice, you guys are life savers. You were right, solenoid was fine after relay replaced. But it still won't start and no fuel. How do I test the pump?

 

You need to tell us what you have , yr , model , mods .

 

Sorry I have another post with same problem and didn't realize I forgot to mention my truck. It is a 1995 dodge diesel 2wd.

 

I had a crack in the pick up assembly, inside the fuel tank once. It still ran...barely, but took a while to figure out. Maybe another option to look at.

-Dan

 

I was looking online for parts and three different fuel pumps came up. which one is it?

 

It looks like this. Its a Carter pump the cheapest place I found it was from Cummins. Tell them you have a 95 5.9 Cummins in a Ram and they will set you up. I just replaced mine a few months back and it was about $100.00.

 

I lost it , I had an address & telephone for ,
Marty Thompkins
Diesel injection service & turbo
in Michigan , he had the best prices when I replaced my LP & OFV , about $135 , about 1 1/2 yrs. ago so may have gone up like everything els .
Hope to find his info again and file away better , no internet site last I new .

 

fill your tank up with diesel first. If its low on fuel or even below a quarter tank it is almost imposibe to prime. Fill it first, if you didn't have troube with extended crank before your lines should be fine. try that before replacing anything else.