C-15 BXS series losing prime

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by 508darrinh, Dec 29, 2012.

  1. 508darrinh

    508darrinh Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2005 379 with a C-15 BXS. If it sits for more than a day or the weekend it loses prime and will not start. I tried pumping the hand primer with no luck. The hand pump just moves in and out pretty easily and wont get hard. I have been told there is some sort of check valve some where that might be bad. Where is it located and how do I change it? If it just sits overnight, it starts up fine.
     
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  3. Gear head

    Gear head Medium Load Member

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    It is located in the secondary filter housing closest to cab facing down. I beleave it is a one inch size wrench you need to take it out. It looks like a plain old pipe plug like you would fine in a valve plugging up a none used port. Once you take it out it is all one peice and it will come out in your hand. I would change that first, I beleave thats your problem, If not there is a regulator in your fuel pump that goes bad and causes the same problem. There is a updated spring kit that they sell for your fuel pump that helps raise fuel pressure. If I where you I would just change them both and just get it over your truck will run better with that updated spring kit and a new check valve you will be suprized. If that check valve/regulator in fuel filter housing is letting fuel drain back to tank it's definatly not keeping your fuel pressure up to spec. These are the first things that I would do and you should be back to normal.
     
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  4. 508darrinh

    508darrinh Bobtail Member

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    Fixed. It was the check valve you described. Thank you. I've owned this Pete for a year and a half and it never started as well as it does now. Can't wait to drive it on Wednesday and see if it runs down the road any better.
     
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