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taylorrandy
Dec 15, 2009, 01:52 PM
Ran out of fuel in my 99 f-350 power stroke diesel 7.3 can get fuel to the injectors changed fuel filter cracked the lines on the water separator got some white smoke coming out of the tail pipe but the engine still will not start 3/4 tank of fuel 1/2 qt low on engine oil service engine light is off fuses are good but just won't start... desperately needing to pull something!

TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 15, 2009, 02:01 PM
Did you change both fuel filters? Add oil to the top of the "Full" line, since it affects fuel pressure.

See if this link helps:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-8.html#post1415281

Turn ignition switch to On and wait for the fuel pump to stop running. Then, turn the ignition switch OFF. Repeat this several more times. This will fully pressurize the fuel system.