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Update Zeisshensoldt found a shop which drained the bad diesel, put some fresh fuel in, swapped out the fule pump fuse, changed all filters and changed the oil. The mech pointed out that since all of his tires were dry rotted and one was flat the truck is unsafe. The truck currently has 30...

He's going to find a shop to help him.

All, I'm booked all day now since the plan was to get the truck on the road this AM. I'll respond when I can and will make myself availble if possible. No guarantees. The rest of my week is booked as well.

Truck was purchased via private sale. He belives (not sure) the seller did nothing to the truck. He has a buddy and a car with him.

As Gimp said he is soldiering on. His plan is to hit the road between 8 - 9 tomorrow morning. I also sent oil and fuel filter torque specs and slow blow fuel pump fuse part #.

He said overflowing. The fuel strainer wasn't pulled up during the fill. I think we fixed that one. Fuel issue The fuel in the tank was described as cream colored. Guessing that is junk growing in there. See attached pic. I offered these options... 1) it's best to drain and flush the tank...

Just spoke to him. He mentioned that the tank has an issue taking fuel. It fills up / overflows and then the level goes down. I'm guessing there's a bunch of crud in the tank. Thoughts? He's headed out to the truck with a flashlight to take a peek.

Gimp, PM me his contact info. I'm an hour away. The best I can do is get there at 4:30 tomorrow. I'll see if that will work.