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Diesel engine; starts easy runs for 2 minutes and dies. Wait 15 seconds starts easy runs 15 seconds dies. Wait 15 seconds starts easy runs 15 seconds and dies. Have replaced fuel filters no help. Have blown out return line and tank to pump line.

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by uncacal on May 28, 2009 at 2:50 pm Permalink

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A friend had a similar problem in a marine diesel. It turned out to be a sag in the return line that created a trap. Fuel would pool there and screw up the flow. Hope that helps?
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Diesel engine; starts easy runs for 2 minutes and dies. Wait 15 seconds starts easy runs 15 seconds dies. Wait 15 seconds starts easy runs 15 seconds and dies. Have replaced fuel filters no help. Have blown out return line and tank to pump line.

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