My 1980 240D ran out of fuel. I put in a couple gallons of diesel and manually pumped the fuel pump. At first, the engine turned over, but immediately died. Now, the engine won't turn over.

You will have to pump while someone starts the engine. Once running, tighten the cap down. If the cap leaks, you will have to replace the hand pump. They tend to fail when not used.

We have them in the partsshop.

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Benzmac:
Donnie Drummonds
1992 500E (very soon I hope
1981 280GE SWB
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS
PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM

Follow Benzmac's recommendation.

And if your engine won't turn over, check the following:
1) battery connections, power and ground cables
2) check your battery
3) check starter

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Jake

Don't forget the little things like parking on level ground so that the small amount of fuel in the tank can cover the intake point. Had this happen to me once (actually, the kids did it), and pumped so much air into the system that I had to loosen an injector line before cranking and hand-pumping would start the engine. Seemed to prime much better with just one injector line slightly loosened.

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Larry D
'76 240D @120k