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    Apr 15, 2011, 06:43 PM
    6.0 powerstroke cranks but won't start, fuel bowl not filling up.
    2004 6.0L PSD fuel not getting to secondary bowl/filter. Just installed new pump. Any suggestions?
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    Apr 15, 2011, 06:58 PM

    Did you change the fuel filter on the frame? Also, tighten all connections with metric flare wrenches.
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:10 PM
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    Yes, I changed with new filters. Tighten all connections with metric flare wrenches? Which connections?
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:20 PM

    All fuel line connections.
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:21 PM
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    Yes, they're like A/C slip on connectors though.
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:22 PM
    You are right.
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:28 PM

    Was the pump a new Motorcraft? If so, it should all be very straight-forward and you should have plenty of pressure.
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:31 PM
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    That was a great list, saving for future reference. I am overdue on oil change. Just curious, that would keep bowl from filling?
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:34 PM
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    Time for confession: Pump and filter were purchased at Parts Store.
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:43 PM

    Not really. It does affect injector fuel pressure, however.

    What brand of fuel pump did you install?
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:48 PM

    I suspect, then, that there's a problem with the pump. Is the pump priming? If it is, then I'd take it back and go Motorcraft. Other than that, I don't have any great ideas. Something fundamental appears not to be working with the pump.
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:53 PM
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    O'Rielly fuel pump. Fuel does drain from 6mm screw, I might try putting old pump and filter back on.
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    Apr 15, 2011, 07:54 PM
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    After I changed out pump/filters, it ran fine about 5 minutes, then quit. Now bowl is empty, and won't refill.
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    Apr 15, 2011, 08:00 PM

    Pumps use the fuel to cool. Do you think it overheated?

    My gut is it's a bad pump. I'd try and exchange it for a Motorcraft.
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