There isn't a shut off feature for low coolant levels or in this case a large leak.
If the engine was running without coolant than there is a change the engine was damaged by overheating due to the lack of coolant in the engine.
Check for spark to the spark plugs if good then spray starting fluid in intake tube and attempt to start engine. If the engine starts and then stalls then there is a fueling issue. If it doesn't start check for compression in all 8 cylinders.
Let me know if you have any questions
Thanks for the question
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 AT 9:22 PM