I came over from a PSD (same year even) for the Cummins ease of service/fuel economy.

Today I ran out of fuel (thanks Dodge for that great fuel sender). Thanks to this site and the very handy manual lift pump on the Cummins I had it running after bleeding off the air at the fuel filter in 5 minutes. That manual pump is a very thoughtful feature. While it is not very high tech it beats cranking the dickins out of the thing to clear the system. It took three short false starts and then caught for good.

I may have a fuel line issue since the tank had a couple three gallons left in it (thanks again Dodge) but at least its not an expensive fix.

I do owe my neighbor a 12 pack for running me to the diesel pump, carrying my yellow 5 gallon tank of shame. But what does not kill you makes you stronger, right? (or is it stranger??)



Big Jimmy

 

Glad you got it going easy enough.. Manual and mechanical are nice features to have when something like that happens.

The fuel line problem usually starts with poor starting etc. Not sucking from the bottom is just a design issue and really keeps sludge in the tank. If you haven't done the lines and they look OEM, then I would replace them while the weather is nice.

 

Ever try priming the pump with one of these new electronic lift pumps on the chevy's?
It is not fun in the least!
My Dad ran his chevy out of fuel once, and it took nearly 10 cycles on the key to begin priming the injection pump. Then multiple tries to get it Running. This process has todone on the fuel filter change also.
I thank CUMMINS when ever I change my fuel filter!
Wheelo

 

Definatly change the rubber fuel lines with diesel approved fuel line when you get a chance. I got stranded at work one day because the previous owner replaced all but a few inches of the fuel line by splicing in a hose barb. The line split about an inch above the barb Never noticed the splice till I was looking for the leak. I had checked the line visually about a week before but couldnt see up by the injection pump. Fosters carries a fuel line kit and it is a good chance to order Larry Bs starter contacts at the same time.