I will test the clogged tank breather idea when I get off this aftenroon. That would sure be amazingly simple if that is all it is...

I did try disconnecting the line to the IP and cranking the engine. This caused a foutain of diesel fuel, meaning that the lift pump appears to be functioning normally. Yet when i reconnect the line and try it, bam, same problem...starts for about 3 seconds and then dies.

One thing that is weird...despite having fuel, I don't see the 'squirt' of diesel when i take the lines off the injectors... This leads me to believe there is some sort of a fueling issue still....even though it seems to be getting a lot of fuel, initially at least, from the lifter pump. I will bypass the small white filter this afternoon as well and see if that is the culprit.

Anyone know for sure if i should see a jet of diesel when i crack the lines to the injectors? I'm finding mixed answers on other posts...