Engine turns over, then dies

Engine turns over, then dies

07-05-2009, 01:01 AM

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BlameCandida

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Engine turns over, then dies

Today I was working on my truck (1998, 12v) to fix the evaporator drain causing my passenger floorboard to collect water. I extended the spout with a hose, and dropped the blower motor to clean out the HVAC. While I had the hood up, I also did my normal maintenance. I checked my fluid levels, air filter, and all that. This was also the first time I messed with the fuel filter. I opened the drain a little, some fuel came out, and I closed it right back up.

Now I go to start the truck, and it turns over, idles at about 4-500 and then dies. I tried it again, this time giving it some throttle (thinking that I might have starved it of fuel when I messed with the fuel filter), and the same thing happens.

What do I need to do to get the truck to stay running after it starts?

Thanks

I'm searching the archives, and I guess my problem is most similar to this. Except I didn't actually change the fuel filter, I just drained a little fuel out (as per Haynes manual). So I guess I need to open the fuel filter up and fill it with diesel to replace any air I let in. Is that correct?

Last edited by BlameCandida; 07-05-2009 at 01:16 AM..

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