2000 Ford F-450 will start but wont stay running

2000 FORD F-450
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FFILLYCGA
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2000 Ford F-450 V8 Four Wheel Drive

my hubby ran my f450 deisel out of fuel now it won't stay running . got fuel to the sperartor and can get it to start using starter fluid but it dies after it. what can i do and how do i do it
Jan 5, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Have you checked the filter? Best to replace it, and if possible fill it with fuel then put it on carefully...I am not a deisel guy, but bus mechanic pals do this every time the fuel filter is replaced.
Jan 5, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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