Fuel Issues
 

Hi,

Yesterday morning, my 300D did not start. I first thought the problem was that I was running out of gas, so I used the manual pump to get the air out of the fuel filter. I made sure there was gas coming into the injection pump from the fuel filter. Everything ok so far. Then, I lossened up the bolts that attach the fuel lines and the injectors to let the air out. After 1o min pumping, no fuel came out. I also let the throttle fully opened as I was pumping, but again, I did not see any fuel coming out. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Max

I understand why this might seem wrong, but you can't get fuel to the injectors just by using the manual pump-also known as primer pump. It was good that you verified that fuel was flowing out of the filter by this method, but once that is done the engine must be cranked over, specifically the injection pump which is accomplished by cranking the engine. Since no fuel came out of the lines, I think you are correct to assume the car ran out of fuel. It will take perhaps 30 seconds of cranking, which is a rough guess.
If after a minute of cranking time-giving the starter a chance to rest every 10secs or so-and it still doesn't start, then crack one line to see if fuel now leaks out. You had the right idea by holding the throttle down, make sure this is done while cranking.