Bleeding air out of the 6.9 7.3 idi diesel prime fuel system

In this video I show you my preferred method to bleed air out of the fuel system in a Ford International 6.9 or 7.3 idi diesel fuel system after repairs or running out of fuel. This video is not intended for the seasoned experienced idi diesel guys out there. but the newbies looking to learn. please hit the thumbs up before you take off. Also check out the following links for other informative idi diesel videos.
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[@JohnLeonard-oi9gz]

Aspie has taught this suburban newbie So Much. Greatly appreciate your videos. I have a 87 F350 6.9. Always tinkering with it.

[@katelynstenzel9266]

Need more idi content on KZbin! Bless your soul

[@worthshop]

Thank you.

[@preppingforlife264]

I like running gas in my 6.9 as well😂 glad I'm not the only one that multi purpose my fuel cans

[@brodydawson6200]

Thanks man. I’m 15 and new to these idi’s. So watching your videos is teaching me a whole lot.

[@AtomsForFuel]

Good job. These motors pull hard and run a long time as reliably as an anvil. Keep it up and stick with it. These IDI’s are old but it’s a duty to keep the old iron going in the age of electrification. Eventually these antique diesels will be working examples of museums on wheels. if you respect the limitations they will reward you with years of heavy service. if you expect the truck to keep up with a new truck, you better start budgeting for a new one now.

[@worthshop]

Awesome! Glad your enjoying the chanel. Hope your truck treats you well.

[@Mchila0556]

Good job I just bought a 6.9 right after I turned 16

[@IssiahAmelse]

@@worthshopI just bought a 1987 6.9 idi f250 lariat at 18 needs a steering column I think and don’t have a rear tank 😂 so gonna try firing it up with fuel in the filter and only way I can start mine is if I use a button inside my steering column to turn on my gauges then to cross the starting solenoid then she cranks over hopefully I can get the job done ☑️

[@FarmerDrew]

This is the final hurdle for me! Finally getting my Old Faithful back to life after a 4 year hiatus in which I became the owner of a 7.3 Powerstroke and a studded 6.0

[@worthshop]

I have had a few projects get sidetracked as I buy other rigs. Hope you get yours finished up.

[@randallstewart8487]

Have to agree on breaking open Injector lines,the less you break open the better off you are,if you dont get pressure at shrader valve,then somethings wrong with transfer pump! Thanks,keep these videos coming!

[@worthshop]

Ya, I have watched friends cause themselves additional problems messing with injector lines. So I learned from their mistakes and only loosen them if I have to redo injectors or return caps. Thanks for watching, good luck with your projects, and God bless.

[@jamesbuck3818]

Transfer pump?... I'm "New"..

[@jsh111]

Ran out of fuel going downhill at around 1/4 tank of diesel. Couldn't start her up even after loading 5 gallons into the tank. Saw posts recommending popping fuel caps, removing injector lines and nearly had an anxiety attack. Then I watched Aspie here say don't do none of that nonsense, just purge with the shrader valve. Was able to get her running without having the wife come out and crank ( didn't know about the starter solenoid). Aspie I wish you lived near Ohio, you saved me a tow truck and a repair fee. I owe ya at least a 6 pack of your favorite beer. I send $20 via super thanks. Let me know if you don't get it 1993 F350 7.3 IDI here

[@worthshop]

Thank you! Means alot to me being able to share info and help people out.

[@northwestarrowz3984]

Finally got my 93 7.3 idi banks back trucking, thanks to all the good info. Thank you sir keep at it

[@worthshop]

Great job! Glad I could help out.

[@DirectCurrent4u]

I don't own any Fords anymore. I for the most part am a Cummins guy. But i still like to learn everything I can that has a Diesel in it! I really like all Your videos! 🙏🏻👍

[@worthshop]

Ya I like cummins... I have one in my towtruck, and my motorhome. But do not like the price tag for even a beat up clapped out 2wd rust bucket cummins your looking at 4-5 thousand. So I stick to my dirt cheap idi ford's for now. Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@DirectCurrent4u]

@@worthshop Always enjoy watching your videos. Wish You and Your Family a Blessed Thanksgiving! 🙏🏻👍

[@user-od1dt3sd8h]

Where do you get cheap powerstrokes? I want a 7.3 and everything I've been seeing is expensive as hell 10 grand or more

[@imafagish]

Dude thank you for heads up with bridging the starter solenoid. I usually have to wait for someone to crank the engine for me while I compress the valve

[@worthshop]

No problem, glad to share information! Appreciate you watching.

[@benturner4352]

I have a 7.3PSD, not an IDI but i have ran a quart of 2 stroke oil with every fill up for years and years. Also use diesel clean too. Works magic. Dynamic duo.

[@worthshop]

Alot of people swear by 2 stroke oil! Thanks for watching.

[@benturner4352]

@@worthshop I read an article about it once comparing different diesel additives and 2 stroke oil beat out a lot of stuff for lubricity and anti geling. Diesel kleen also rated pretty good

[@tychaney6550]

Hey man I can't tell you how much this video and the others for the 7.3 really helped me

[@andrewsmith6358]

Thank you. Still working on getting her started. Papaw's truck, setting for a long time. Oh, and I bought the crap return line kit.... Sucker. Most the clamps broke and the plastic pieces did not fit. Thanks again. Andrew.

[@seanmac1686]

Thanks for the info 👍. My 7.3 gave me trouble this morning, but now I know what to do when I get home to get the old turnip truck going.

[@worthshop]

No problem 👍

[@JohnKreisel]

Spent the day replacing my injector O-rings on my 7.3 IDI and put new glow plugs in it, thought I broke something but I hope this’ll work!

[@sarahsmith4617]

This video got my motorhome started!!! Thank you so much!

[@worthshop]

Glad I could help! God bless

[@spencerreddekopp8104]

Swapping the water separator on my idi for the first time, great straight forward tutorial right here, fuckin mint 👌

[@worthshop]

Glad to help out!

[@user-og8rn8lz7e]

hey you do a great job explaining things.. how about a video on how to delete the smog pump on 6.9 ??

[@nelsonjaircruz8896]

Bro! Thanks you so much You saved my life! God bless you!

[@worthshop]

Happy to help! God bless.

[@goldengamers1033]

First Diesel rig I ever bought

[@worthshop]

Me too! Fell in love with them after that.

[@Waxxer4]

Been there, done did that. Would get air in the system overnight and be several minutes down the road when the engine would quit. Bleed the air out then keep on truckin.

[@worthshop]

I had a truck like that. Finally traced the air intrusion to the fuel tank selector valve. Thanks for watching, God bkess.

[@yourfriendcasey613]

Excellent advise

[@worthshop]

I am glad you found it helpful and worth the watch. Good luck with your project, and God bless.

[@NearEastChronicles]

You’re the man brother! Thx for the tip!

[@worthshop]

No problem!

[@scottc3165]

That was awesome. Channel deserves a million subs. Can't wait to dig into your idi race engine builds. I need to pull horses with mine and itsa strugglin...

[@worthshop]

Thanks for watching! My race truck build is getting nothing special engine wise. Sorry to disappoint. Just using the idi for a local circle track race, because I know and love them. The race truck build videos are all about getting it ready as per the race rules.

[@brenphoto8213]

thanks dude! Love your channel and videos

[@worthshop]

Glad you like them!

[@nerymuralles2127]

Thank you so much, keep posting 🤝

[@worthshop]

Glad you found the video helpful!

[@ericli1679]

hey bro, thanks for the video, from australia! been trying to work out how to bleed these trucks for over a week. after changing my filter and bleeding the air the truck wont stay running, and will start to sputter and stall out after a couple of minute, at first i thought it was the shrader valve being old and damaged, so i replaced the core, and it still continues to do the same. cant for the life of me figure out where air is getting into the system as the only thing i touched was the filter, and the shrader valve.

[@worthshop]

Fuel tank selector valve is pretty notorious for getting old and leaking. Also the pick up tube in the fuel tank is a pretty common area to suck air in if the tank is not verry full. Hope these ideas help get you in the right direction to diagnose. I would try running the lift pump supply into a gas can full of diesel. See if the problem persists. This will tell you if the issue is before or after the fuel lift pump. Thanks for watching, good luck with your project. God bless.

[@dankramer1449]

Great job brother

[@worthshop]

Thanks 👍

[@redshorse]

Excellent !

[@worthshop]

Thanks for watching.

[@jsh111]

Thanks!

[@worthshop]

No problem! Really appreciate the support. God bless.

[@tracyhill7960]

I like your video. Great job

[@worthshop]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffhovel7899]

Thanks for the Video.

[@worthshop]

You're welcome! Glad to share info and help people out.

[@madskillzyo]

BLESS YOU!!! Mean it!!

[@worthshop]

Appreciate that! God bless, thanks for watching.

[@waquezulfiqar9954]

Your are a good man

[@worthshop]

Thanks for watching.

[@jackdaicole7595]

I have a 1986 f250 4x4 6.9 idi.broke a #2 injector line ordering all new ones to put back on then bleed the system. Priorit was leaking diesel fuel skipping on #2. I drove it home. Another thing it's lacking power could barely make it up a hill not a steep hill either lol lack of power. Pump is 4 months old return line kit and rebuilt injectors

[@worthshop]

Timing you can either buy the timing adapter, find someone that has one to help you, or set timing by trial and error. Adjust the pump about a dime width at a time. See if it runs better or worse. See how much smoke it is making. How much power it has. Keep adjusting and checking until you have it where you want it.

[@jackdaicole7595]

@@worthshop thank you very much I'm now looking for injector pump timing kit found a military one online. I'm on my way to getting g this all put back together

[@cfreezy45]

I'm getting fuel out the schrader valve but can't get the pump to prime. Even getting fuel at the inlet line to the pump. Drained batteries and trying again tomorrow

[@TheMidnightcwby]

Thanks brother!

[@worthshop]

No problem! Glad to share info and help folks out.

[@EclipseEqo]

Aspie! Are these things known for hydrostatic locking? I pulled the old farm truck out of the field after sitting for 9+ years and got it running great till about a week ago. Went out to start it and it sounds like the starter is hitting but no cranking at all. Hopefully it’s just the starter that went out but my dad is not thinking so.

[@fredwilley3886]

I suggest filling filter first then dump can into tank.

[@worthshop]

Probably less chance of sediment into the filter that way. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@JohnKreisel]

Had some issues with it, had to change the fuel injector o rings, thus I had to crack open the fuel lines, I closed em back up tight but of course I still have air in my system, tried this this morning and came across the issue of there being no air or fuel blowing out of my schader valve. I don’t really know what it could be, I’m thinking it’s the fuel pump maybe? Any tips are welcome

[@t28ruger44]

Thanks for the videos. How do I know if my ip pump is bad? Or my lift pump? 7.3 idi that has always run great now is really hard to start and blows a lot of white smoke and not a lot of power. Came on very quickly.

[@worthshop]

White smoke is usually coolant... Hopefully not a head gasket or cavitation. But test the lift pump by pushing in the sgrader valve on the filter head while cranking the engine or when engine is running. Should have a pretty good flow of diesel. Injection pump will usually start cold but not hot.

[@lodwill5116]

I’m in eastern Washington lol . Buy west coast then sell them to kids in okanogan. I hear. Lol 😮

[@anthonymazzone6463]

Thanks for this. I bought a 1990 with an ATI turbo. Have had nothing but problems. I love in North Eastern Washington, and Winters area often below zero. The glow plug controller stopped working, so I bought a relocation kit. Number 7 glow plug burnt out and got stuck and burnt out the new controller. Will leaving the lead to the glow plug disconnected damage the new controller? It also smokes like a chimney. I'm going to turn down the IP tomorrow if I can get it running.

[@worthshop]

The glowplug system/ controller senses resistance and heat to cycle proper amount of time. So if you leave one unhooked it will probably not stay on long and just start clicking. I would do what I could to get the bad one out and replaced.

[@TroyA-rc2li]

I have a 1986 international with a 6.9l in it , I had a leaky injector that I replaced, fixed my problem for a few days but now it is smoking heavily with a bad knock to it, anyone have any advice or suggestions

[@motersickel]

Subscribed....👍👍👍👍

[@worthshop]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@clintonwinchester2625]

Needed this info for my 91 7.3l idi hopefully it helps me can you send me the link for deleting the fuel warmer?

[@worthshop]

Here is a video I did deleting the fuel heater in a short bus. Very similar procedure in a truck. Thanks for watching, and God bless. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJqoc6WcppuUeNE

[@lonewoodsman00]

What if I don't have enough ATF on hand? Can I do ATF and diesel? Seems logical I could since they will be going to same place. Been trying to get my 7.3 idi started that's been sitting for almost 2 years. Just bought new fuel filter. Reason it has been sitting is I took it to a guy to change glow plug relay because he said he knew EVERYTHING about them! He put in new one and right there I lost GP warning light, as well as fuel pump solenoid. I hooked toggle switch to fuel pump solenoid or relay, whatever it is and drove it hoke since it was warm. Then I used block heater to keep it warm over next several months until that went out. I can't figure out what happened. Every diagram I come across show 2 yellow wires from starter relay connected to hot post on relay, however I don't have 2 yellow wires anywhere to attach to it. It just has one bug red one. Then a double red with stripe connected to post immediately to its right (looking from grill area) ... all the other wires from controller and harness seem to be connected in the correct spot as far as i can tell. F if i know 🤷‍♂️

[@worthshop]

Check out my video where I direct the race truck wire harness. Will teach you all you need to know about the engine wiring on these trucks. And yes part diesel part atf is fine.

[@worthshop]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIPHZnqen71qZ6M

[@goldengamers1033]

Hello there My fuel filter seems to have a little valve under it Does that means anything in regards removing the filter completely out? Thank you

[@worthshop]

The valve at the bottom of the fuel filter is just a drain. Usually to drain moisture or water out of the filter.

[@danekkelboom9488]

this is a good man, thank you for the info...great

[@worthshop]

No problem, glad you found it useful. Thank you for watching.

[@howiethomlinson18]

Man I need help please first deisel ever. 7.3 IDI non turbo. New injection pump new lift pump bypassed the selector valve straight to the tank. It'll run great start great. Take it for a ride and it dies out on me less than a mile down the road. New return lines and caps idk what else to do it's driving me crazy trying to figure this thing out please help..

[@worthshop]

Is your injection pump fuel shut off loosing power? You might have the electric connectors backwards. One shuts off as the truck warns up for high idle and timing advance. The other needs constant hot as long as the truck is running. Pretty common people can confuse the connectors.

[@jacobvillegas2489]

Hey like the videos about the idi keep it up

[@worthshop]

Thanks for watching, I will keep putting out content. God bless.

[@chrisluthi4804]

Should it be content fuel coming out or intermittent? When I hit my valve it’s intermittent fuel coming out

[@worthshop]

It pulses

[@user-km3sg1hy9s]

Hey bud questions got a high torque starter(Mitsubishi style). Drop starter out and it has a internal style solenoid burnt and it melted the small feed wire that goes up to the fender/ firewall solenoid. Any rebuild kits?

[@worthshop]

I am not sure of rebuild kits. I have torn apart cleaned up and rebuilt alot of obsolete starters in the past. The high torque gear reduction starters for idi trucks are readily available on Amazon for only $130 so I personally would just order a new one.

[@jamesgoose3180]

Would it be the same if the the injection pump is new and ran for a couple miles then shut off and not start back up

[@worthshop]

First thing I would check is if you hooked the electric plugs up backwards. One wire is constant power with the key on. The other looses power once the engine warms up. That is the high idle and timing advance. If you switched them or git them wrong the engine will shut off once warm.

[@wutntarnation]

Hi Aspie, are you running this on black diesel? Straight or mixed with gas? I just bought an 86 6.9 for $150 but it needs a steering wheel. I also have a centrifuge that puts out 4350 g's.

[@worthshop]

Blue nose is on a black diesel diet in one fuel tank, not a heavy mix yet though because it was winter time and I am just learning. I did 10% gas in my oil mix, then did half and half diesel and my oil mix. Future batches I will be running more oil. This winter I barely got to drive bluenose anyway being 2wd and having ice and snow on the ground I mostly drove my chevy square body 4x4.

[@bobbyknight3589]

Give this mf a 👍 he. Desive it

[@worthshop]

Thanks!

[@jackdaicole7595]

Before the truck went down. Would the bad fuel line leak be the lack of power? Before hand ran like a sewing machine had power just wasn't fast. It is the 6.9 idi with c6 automatic and heavy duty setup 4:10 gear

[@worthshop]

I am sure the leak was a big contributing factor in the lack of power. Basically be running on 7 cylinders. Also you might need to fine tune your injection pump timing. Good luck with your project, and God bless.

[@jackdaicole7595]

@@worthshop thank you and I have no idea how to fine tune the injection pump. What I did was just un bolt the three bolts slide the old pump back and new pump was lined up with a mark on the housing and the new pump. I'm now trying to find videos how to do this....I believe static timing???? Please any help is greatly appreciated. This truck is all I have left of my father.... and I really depend on it.

[@steamftwin3249]

When you was cranking in the engine bay did you have the key in the on position? Also how does this way bleed the air out of the injector lines? Ima try it tomorrow i have a bad air intrusion and my truck started right up after sitting for over a week but immediately died and won't turn back on just cranks and cranks

[@worthshop]

If I want to bleed air, I leave the key off. If I want it to start, I turn the key on. This method is not going to get all the air out of the lines. Never found getting air out of the lines to be important on a idi. They will start without bleeding all the injector lines.

[@b-rod5411]

Hey Aspie, quick question…how diesel kleen do you put in the fuel filter? I’m changing my filter and just wanted to check. Thanks!!

[@worthshop]

You can fill the whole filter with it and the truck will start and run fine on it.

[@b-rod5411]

@@worthshop thanks brother!! I appreciate the help, and keep that good content coming!!

[@madfab7132]

I have an 84 and have a problem with my truck, it will start with started gñfluid but won't start on its own, I already checked the fuel filter and its full of fuel, also the glow plugs get power and the fuel stop also clicks. I'm kinda stuck what do you think could be my problem

[@madfab7132]

Also its a 6.9 idi

[@worthshop]

Does it stay running after it starts on starting fluid?

[@madfab7132]

@@worthshop no it doesn't stay running

[@worthshop]

@madfab7132 Then it is fuel related. Push in the Schrader valve on the filter head next time your turning it over or have it running and see if your getting fuel pressure.

[@madfab7132]

@@worthshop there is fuel pressure

[@jnic2003]

Did you ever make any videos going over coolant additives and cavitation?

[@worthshop]

I have 1 video doing a coolant flush. I use a extended life coolant precharged with sca additives. I have used the separate aditive in the past but find the pre charged coolant to be easier. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4G6ZmSaZbp5rsk

[@bldontmatter5319]

I have a 7.3 idi and its a beast, but the previous owner was a real genius and "deleted" the fuel heater (im in az so whatever) but also plugged the shraeder valve. Do you have any suggestions as to what to replace it with? It probably has an electric fuel pump because i ran a new filter in it with straight 2stroke oil and it ran zero problems which is pretty strange. usually ive seen these struggle once they suck air in

[@worthshop]

Deleting the fuel heater is very common. Not something I'd replace. They are prone to leaking and causing air intrusion. I would replace the Schrader valve though. Get another Schrader valve to put in. That is the best place to check for fuel pressure, fuel flow, and bleed air after filter changes etc.

[@msam1813]

I had an issue with my 94 IDI after replacing a fuel filter because it was leaking at the top and then after 40 miles my truck died. We purged the air through the schrader valve and I got it home over 120 miles away, though we kept having to stop and purge the air as the fuel filter light kept coming on. Sometimes air and sometimes not. After my mechanic did a pressure test he said the fuel pump was bad. He wants to replace it with an electric pump. Any thoughts on that?

[@worthshop]

@merisample1813 I have converted a few idi trucks to electric fuel pump. It can make priming the system easier. But is only a way to mask the symptoms of air getting in the fuel system. It is not a real cure.

[@charlesflaco7976]

You never had to loses up the injecter lines to bleed the air out, you just did it thru that valve.

[@worthshop]

Yes, owned around 10 idi trucks. Never open injector lines to bleed them. Done all kinds of repairs etc. Just bleed at the Schrader valve. Thanks for watching.

[@charlesflaco7976]

@Aspie worthshop dude all this time I've been loosening those valves what a pain in the neck will do it like that from now on

[@calebcoombes7331]

Hey man great video, I am still lost though because when I bleed the valve there is plenty of fuel coming out of it but truck still cranks hard and doesn’t start. Does this mean it’s most likely my injection pump?? I’ve only done very basic work on these trucks and I’m kind of lost here. The thing has 2 pages of new parts and died on me

[@worthshop]

Any moisture around return caps? Is the fuel shut off solenoid getting power and working properly?

[@calebcoombes7331]

@@worthshop I know it is getting power but not sure if working properly? I don’t see any moisture around return caps

[@calebcoombes7331]

@@worthshop even when I use a little bit of starting fluid to try and get her to fire up it doesn’t want to start. I feel like I’m completely lost here haha

[@melvinpaul9302]

@@calebcoombes7331 did you manage to figure it out I am kinda having the same problem but mostly lacking power

[@calebcoombes7331]

@@melvinpaul9302 mine started out that way but then just died and didn’t wanna start again. My best guess is air intrusion lol but just a pain to track down

[@user-rf5hw1fi5z]

1999 f 350 dont have valve, just replaced lines from bowl to heads and it runs bad now....anyone know the fix ?

[@worthshop]

99 is a powerstroke engine not idi. Try searching for powerstroke videos. I am not that familiar with them.

[@jiggypopsauce]

I got a 96 7.3 PSD, will the Schrader valve on it's fuel bowl work the same way?

[@worthshop]

I do not know much of anything about the powerstrokes sorry.

[@jiggypopsauce]

@worthshop Thanks for responding either way good sir. 👍

[@ruffrupp5453]

I have a problem with my F250 IDI keeps stalling out. I have a 1987 F250 6.9. The engine keep stalling out on me for some reason. Starts up great in the cold and runs. When I drive it down the road out of a sudden it starts to stall out sometimes it gets up and goes again and sometimes it just completely dies. And also I'm noticing it kind of revs little high for a second then goes back down when I'm driving down the road don't know if that's part of the same problem or something different. What do you think it could possibly be. I just put a brand new fuel pump, sending unit, fuel filter and a new german-made shut off solenoid.

[@worthshop]

Sounds like you are getting air in the fuel system somewhere.

[@ruffrupp5453]

@@worthshop I put a plastic gas filter by the gas tank. have something to do with it?

[@worthshop]

@ruffrupp5453 Usually not the best to put fuel filter before the lift pump. But you can be getting air in the system from the pick up tune in tank having rust holes, and connection, the fuel tank switch valve, return line caps, it is all going to need checked and diagnose where is getting air in the fuel system.

[@ruffrupp5453]

@@worthshop thanks

[@ruffrupp5453]

@@worthshop I found that the fuel filter wasn't completely full once I took it off could I have something to do with before the fuel filter? And also I have another question about my fuel gauge I can't get it to work it just says full all the time. There's a brand new sending unit. I had it working then it just stopped don't know if there's a fuse or something that blew?

[@BungalowBrilliance]

Hey Aspie, i've been dealing w a air intrusion on my 92 7.3l and prior to me replacing the FSV/injector return lines and a couple other rubber hoses i finally got my truck to start and now it idles very nicely but I test drove it yesterday and it died on me after about 1000ft. I'm wondering, when i bleed my schrader valve diesel is pulsing out of it. I dont have a continuous stream of fuel at all. DO you think my mechanical lift pump is failing? after my truck stalled I took the fuel filter off and it was a bit low so i refilled it and now my truck starts up easy again so I think i'm not getting enough fuel pressure up from the lift pump... but wanted to talk to more experienced folks before i spring for an e pump. thanks for all ur vids!

[@worthshop]

Pulsing fuel flow at the Schrader valve is pretty typical. Does not really indicate a weak or failing lift pump. They do not produce a solid steady stream, but have a pulsing stream by design. Have you replaced the fuel filter? Plugged fuel filter will be partially filled when you remove it. If you decide to switch to an electric fuel pump I recommend the Facet duralift seachoice pump. I have an older video about doing the swap. Will be doing another soon on my race truck build. Thanks for checking out the chanel, good luck with your project. Any more questions just ask. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3STiGqZg6ljraM

[@stonebridge7710]

Yo Aspie, we're stumped on an air intrusion problem and would be happy to pay for your expert review. I can describe it via email pretty well and we could schedule a call or vid chat. I do all the common digital payment methods. I've got 3 idi's we're always turning a wrench on so your channel is a treasure trove.

[@worthshop]

@Stone Bridge Comment on my video, explain the issues and I will walk you through some of how I diagnose and narrow things down. Or look me up on Facebook, message me on messanger. facebook.com/robert.meader.503?mibextid=ZbWKwL

[@FarmerDrew]

Could also be the fuel tank switcherooster stuck between tank 1 and 2

[@unholy7324]

how much is a little bit if you used shot glasses as a measure

[@worthshop]

Not sure I understand your question.

[@unholy7324]

@@worthshop i was saying i didnt know how much a little bit was so i asked for the measurement in shots

[@benjamingifaldi7441]

Will this work for a 1990 ford 7.3l idi ambulance?

[@worthshop]

Yes, the e series van front end rigs fuel filter housing is on the drivers side of the engine, not the passenger side but basically the same.

[@benjamingifaldi7441]

@@worthshop ok thanks for you videos man, they are a huge help. Mine is having trouble starting after sitting overnight. So far even if I bleed the air out of the shraeder valve it doesn't want to start unless I spray a small touch of ether in (which I don't want to continue doing) but Im not sure what the problem is with it. After the initial start I can come back like 5 hrs later and it will start no problem but then after sitting overnight It wont start again

[@melvinpaul9302]

What is your expertise on why a 6.9 would be losing power

[@worthshop]

Clogged fuel filter, getting air in the fuel system, weak lift pump, injection pump going bad, timing off.. Could be alot of things. I'd start with the cheap easy stuff and see what happens

[@melvinpaul9302]

@@worthshop I have replaced the fuel filer and now replacing rhe lift pump I would like it to be able to drive even though it looses power to the repair shop....maybe time for me to sell the darn thing

[@worthshop]

@Melvin Paul DO you have any moisture around the return line caps, or fuel line fittings? Air getting in the fuel system is a pretty common issue.

[@CommieHunter7]

Yeah what are you doing when that doesn't work. I have plenty of fuel pouring out of that Schrader valve, and the pump is not pushing any to the injectors. I have one injector off and it never puts fuel out that hard line. I don't know how to get the pump itself filled back up with fuel

[@worthshop]

I have never had it not work. If I was not getting fuel through the injection pump I would check the fuel shut off solonoid on the injection pump. Make sure it is getting power to it. Then make sure it is clicking when it receives power. If it is not getting power or not clicking it will not be allowing fuel through.

[@CommieHunter7]

@@worthshop you were right. After I double checked everything else, I was like "gotta be the fuel shutoff solenoid". The wire had slipped off. Put it back on and two cranks she was running. That took forever to find.

[@jamesbuck3818]

My issue is no fuel press to pump... suggestions?

[@worthshop]

Are you getting fuel at tge Schrader valve on fuel filter? Arc across the starting solonoid on passenger side fender. Turn engine over and press in on the shader valve should have fuel flowing out.

[@jamesbuck3818]

@@worthshop very little.. then nothing..

[@worthshop]

@jamesbuck3818 I would test start with smelling your oil. If it smells like diesel and is thin your mechanical lift pump diaphragm is ruptured. Replace the lift pump. Next I would run a hose from the supply side of lift pump into a can of diesel. See if it has pressure then. If it does the problem is somewhere in tank switch valve or lines. If lift pump doesn't pull from can, lift pump is bad. Let me know what you find out. I will continue walking you through additional diagnostics

[@jamesbuck3818]

@@worthshop T/Y! I'm In the process of dropping the tank to change the sending unit.. this may take a few days due to weather..

[@zusclhz]

My 7.3l IC bus does not have a single schrader valve.

[@worthshop]

That is odd, I had a 1988 international 1600 tow truck with 7.3 and it had a Schrader valve to bleed the system. I would look into adding one. Install a filter head off a ford truck would be my suggestion. Make things way easier on yourself in the future. Good luck with your project, and God bless.

[@zusclhz]

@@worthshop duely noted, Thank You 🙏🚂🎼🌹🎵🎶🛠

[@deathboxing1986]

Been fighting my 7.3 all day still won't fire up

[@worthshop]

Have you checked the fuel shut off solonoid to make sure it clicks and is working? Did you try starting fluid?