Fuel Problem w/97 Ford F-350
 

I have a 97 F-350 7.3 diesel, I replaced the fuel pump on the frame. Pulled the fuel filter off and turned the key on and the fuel is filling up the filter housing. Seems to me the fuel isn't getting to the injectors. If you hit with ether, it will start and then die out (crank sensor was replaced 6 mos. ago). Any suggestions as to what the problem could be?

RE: Fuel Problem w/97 Ford F-350
 

Did your truck run before you changed the filter?

RE: Fuel Problem w/97 Ford F-350
 

yes but sometimes when your driving it will die just like someone shut off the key then its hard to start but if you hit it with starting fluid it will start and die after some time it will start but not this time

RE: Fuel Problem w/97 Ford F-350
 

Check your Fuel pressure regulator screen on the side of the fuel canister it may be clogged.

RE: Fuel Problem w/97 Ford F-350
 

i had a problem like this before in my f250 it stalled when driving randomly and i had to start it with starter fluid. i found out that my internal fuel pump in my gas tank had died so i replaced it and it hasnt died since.