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Because you didn’t drain head, I didn’t know I could just blow it out, the first time, I was worried about too much fuel, locking up piston. Second time drained head , lost prime. But I couldn’t believe how hard it was to start. Was pulling my hair out. Broke down 200 miles from home, under a load, wife in hospital, what a mess If was. Lol.Over the years, I’ve ran out of fuel more than I like to admit, especially when I first bought this Truck, Had a gauge reading issue, but never lost prime.

 

My mistake I re read , you did drain head.

 

I think there’s also a fuel shutoff selinoid somewhere, seems I’ve read about it somewhere, trying to find info, no luck. I can’t imagine it being any other fuel related issue, if this doesn’t work. What year is TRUCK? dedec 3 must be 97 or older?

 

Not sure who told you no check valve but more false information. That engine would never start in the morning without one.

Glad you found it. Good luck and I dont want to sound negative in any way but I still dont think its fuel related.

Also there is no fuel seliniod or shut off on a series 60.

 

It must be for temp, Mine doesn’t have a temp guage, just filter restriction guage. I thought that’s what yours was. Either way don’t think if matters. As swann said there must not be a selinoid, I can’t find anything on it. I don’t remember seeing one on shutoff valve when I changed hoses. Don’t know anywhere else it would be, must not exist, my mistake. Trying to stay ahead of it. Lol. Going to Dealer now, there’s a good mechanic I get free info from over there. Keep us posted. Very curious what the problem is. Essentially learning about my engine in the process. Oh yeah when you’re cranking it you have to repeat “ please God” while cranking, Lol worked for Me.

 

Swaan knows these Series 60's quite well. I read a lot of his posts. Never met him but I've seen his trucks at shows and he definitely keeps his iron in excellent shape.