I think Geno's Garage is located close to you...

X's 2 or 3 on the batteries being the culprit to your no start.

 

This dealer, the area's reportedly most honest, very nearly suffered a bought of vandilism to his lot of vehicles unlike anything in his history. He called the cops on me after I dropped my cam on his desk when he refused to walk 50 steps out in the lot and look at what they had done to my truck and the cam specifically. The cops were really understanding, told the dealer to stuff it and that he deserved worse than I gave him and were even nice enough to help me get a tow truck to remove what was left of my truck.

$4k later, the engine was put back together by a local speed shop and another 1k or so got the pump and injector replaced. Unfortunately the truck never was the same and I had to trade it in on a new one. I won't patronize that dealer for anything in the future and advise anyone to avoid the Dodge dealer in Cleveland, GA at all cost.

Ok, the fuel pump. There is a small black cylinder about 1 3/4" in diameter and 4" tall bolted to the back side (rear of the truck side) of the fuel filter. One fuel line goes into the bottom of this cylinder and there is a wiring bundle/connection at the top of this cylinder. I would tend to call this a pump. There are no other filters or pumps between this "pump" and the fuel tank.

The batteries are both Interstates and appear to have been installed in 06. I would expect more life from an Interstate but who knows how old they were when they went in the truck. I'll let you know what happens when I replace them.

If any of you live in or know of a good diesel mechanic around Atlanta, I would appreciate you passing on his name.

Thanks,

 

Hey thanks man! Geno's is about 2 or 3 miles from my shop. I had no idea there was any kind of a diesel mechanic around here.

 

Your Welcome!

I've ordered parts from Geno's before, and they were a pleasure to deal with.

 

The lift pump will run for 30 seconds if you bump the starter before shutting off to prime the fuel filter bowl after replacing a filter. It will stay on if you start the truck. You will hear it clicking when you turn the key to the on position as you are waiting for the grid heater.

I'm not sure about the batteries. It's definitely worth checking, but my truck will start when it's below zero and unplugged. It turns over pretty slow then, but comes to life after 2-3 cranks.