4000 ford won't start

[dabernathy215]

My 4000 ford diesel dies like it ran out of fuel. It has fuel, turns over but will not start.

 

[MIKE R]

Is the fuel shut off? Air lock in the system. Did you try priming it.

More info will help us narrow down the problem.

 

[jmorris1957]

make sure it has enough fuel to run. check for air in the system if there is air in system it will have to be bleed #1 YOUR FUEL PICKUP PUMP SHOULD HAVE HAND PRIMER LEVER ON IT Goto your fuel injector pump and lossen 1 or both of the bleed screws then pump the hand pump untill only fuel comes out without air. tighten bleed screws next find #1CLYLINDER AND LOSSEN 5/8 PIPE NUT SLIGHTLY tHEN PROCEED TO START ENGINE WITH STARTER With in a few turns engine should start hitting and run Retighten line going to #1 cylinder as soon as engine begains to run if this is not problem check filters for water or stopped up also could injector pump going bad

 

[dabernathy215]

It did it today and I haven't had a chance to reall try anything. I just looking for some help

 

[dabernathy215]

Thanks. I'll try that and see what happens

 

[Soundguy]

anything?

 

[dabernathy215]

The fuel line from the tank was clogged. There is trash in the tank. I blew it out with air and bleed everything and she started.

 

[Soundguy]

good to hear!