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2001 F250 Diesel. Truck cranks but wont start. Replaced fuel filter and still wont start

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  • Kirk Augustin
    Kirk Augustin May 11, 2010

    Remove an injector, and see if it is spraying. Could be a wax clog that needs cleaning.

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Look for a fusible link that has gone bad. If you are not familiar with this please read some before you explore. The 'fusible link' from a distance looks like any other wire but on close exam it is rubbery and some what stretchy as well. There are several wires coming from the solenoid so be careful and pull gently on each one until you find the one that feels stretchy. Try and find an obvious 'burn' area and or a total split in the line. I hope this helps.
Again be sure to read some on fusible links.

Here is a generic pic of some fusible links - so you know they look just like a regular wire but their sheath is different as in more stretchy :
http://www.eldorado-seville.com/assets/fusible_link_BG_MG_8665.jpg

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