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Dang... you work fast. I changed bulbs but not the flasher unit. That makes total sense. Let me give that a try before I waste anyone else's time..

My right blinker stopped working. It wasn't a light issue since bulbs front and back went on. But when right turn signal is activated the lights just go solid. I figured it had to the signal control switch. I swapped it for a new one and the issue persists. Could it be a wiring issue? Any tips...

All good, the new pump installed smoothly and truck is back in action. Good know on the algae. As far as you know does this typically only happen in warmer climates? Would this be a concern if I'm refilling about once or twice every other month?

Nice idea to test. Lucky new mechanical pump installed without issue and trucks running strong! Still unsure as to why the previous two electrical pumps crapped out, either way I'm glad I have it back to the mechanical system as intended. No need to have unnecessary draw on the batteries too...

Missed that, my bad. Yes to check valves and fuel filter. Better yet, the new OEM pump installed smoothly (after stupidly trying to get the rod in with plate on). Truck is running great. Thanks for chiming in on my behalf

Thanksfully no IP or injector issues, or really the need to even explore -- the new OEM mechanical pump is back in and truck is running strong. Much appreciated on these bits of advice and yes, the TM is my first line of defense...

Free information and observations that are greatly appreciated.... I haven't replaced the tank sock but inspected it last year and seemed fine. The DieselHub.com resource is great, thanks for your help and advice.

I replaced the filter only about a year ago but a good idea to check. Hoping to not have to drop the tank again for a closer inspection of the sock but one thing at a time! Thanks for your input here

Yep we dropped the tank last year to troubleshoot the sender and the tank was surprisingly clean. Tank sock looked pretty clean too but I regret not doing a closer inspection considering the current situation. Planning to check to the fuel injector next. Any and all suggestions appreciated...

Good to know, I'll check it out when I'm back at the garage

Thanks for the bit on turning the motor, I'll report back. I don't remember what I paid for the refurbished fuel pump but funny enough Midwest Military Equipment currently has a new OEM pump for $55 and a "replacement" version, non OEM, for $60. When I asked why they replied with, "All of our...

What a dummy (me) -- thanks for the quick reply correcting the error of my ways before I hammer the damn thing at the wrong angle. Duh, plate needs to come off. Thanks again, Maxjeep1 -Max

(go to underlined below to skip earlier details) Where to begin… Last summer I was having some fuel delivery issues on my M998. Basically it would run out of fuel on a full tank while driving. Not a convenient issue to have. Problem seemed related to the fuel pump so I swapped it with a...

All good points, thanks for chiming in. My original pump wasn't working correctly so went with an electric as a fallback. Now finding the electric pump has failed me a couple times -- kills the engine while driving. Just purchased an OEM fuel pump from Midwest Military Equipment. Oddly they sell...

This is a helpful writeup, thanks. Question: did you install a 12v pump? If so are you using a converter? Cheers,

Just to follow up -- this was in fact the glow plugs causing the issue. The white smoke (unburnt fuel) is a good indicator at startup. The plugs were a pain to remove but there are vids online to help.

Did you ever figure this out? I'm having this exact issue now; all lights work except suddenly both headlamps and high-beams

"If white smoke occurs during a startup in freezing temperatures, then goes away, it usually indicates frozen deposits of soot which expanded around the rings then burned away once the engine warmed up. The use of glow plugs during cold startsand/or the use of a flushing solvent to remove engine...

interesting.. the smoke's white

appreciate the info on checking, found an older SS post that verifies this. Another symptom I didn't mention earlier is a lot of smoke at start. Indicative of a very cold start I guess...