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Hay Dude
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- A Hay Field along the PA/DE border
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- Challenger MT655E, Massey Ferguson 7495, Challenger MT555D, Challenger MT535B Krone 4x4 XC baler, 2-Kubota ZD1211’s, 2020 Ram 5500 Cummins 4x4, IH 7500 4x4 dump truck, Kaufman 35’ tandem 19 ton trailer, Deere CX-15, Pottinger Hay mower, NH wheel rak
Is there a hand pump?
Did you fill the fuel filter with fuel (I don’t recommend this, but have done it from time to time)?
Did you fill the fuel filter with fuel (I don’t recommend this, but have done it from time to time)?
paulsharvey
Super Member
Did you crack the lines at the injectors, and bleed the air? I know that's the intent of the hand pump, but I think you still need to bleed the air?
Roadworthy
Elite Member
Disconnect a fuel line near the tank to be sure you get good flow from the tank. Sometimes there's crud buildup which prevents fuel from flowing freely. After ensuring good flow bleed the air from the system normally.
Bavarian
Platinum Member
Leave the lines loose for a while at the injectors while cranking. You may still have air pockets in the line and it doesn't push through.
ericm979
Super Member
It takes a lot longer to clear out the air than it seems like it should.
Molalla1
Super Member
You might have some crud in your fuel lines . . . if you have a string trimmer take a few feet of the line and run it threw your fuel lines to clean the crud out.
LouNY
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- Branson 8050, IH 574, Oliver 1550 Diesel Utility (traded in on Branson) NH 8160. Kioti CK2620SECH
On a 71 Massey 135, once I knew I had fuel to the pump and any squirting out of an injectors line, if it doesn't fire right off I'd just tow start it.
