92 diesel starts right away, then dies and will not start

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79BEAV
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My truck, with 146,000 miles runs great after it starts, but will not on occasion. It always starts immediately, then sometimes dies. After a while it always starts, but sometimes it takes many minutes of turning over to do so. Then, it shudders as though it is not getting enough fuel. It seems to be a lack of fuel, as the gases coming out of the tail pipe are white as it turns over without starting but the mechanic can find nothing wrong as all the tests turn out fine. We replaced the fuel pump cellonoid but it did not help. I should add that it has never NOT started for the mechanic.
Sep 17, 2007 at 3:46 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Make, Model, Engine please
Sep 18, 2007 at 5:01 AM
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My truck is a 1992 Ford F 350 7.3 liter Diesel.
Sep 19, 2007 at 3:34 PM
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By the way, it's currently at the shop being evaluated; again.... The owner is a master diesel mechanic with about 30 years experience. HELP!!
Sep 19, 2007 at 3:37 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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7.3's had some injector woes.. could be an intermittent injector problem if there is white smoke. Also have seen the wiring harness for the injectors create problems with intermittent shorting
Sep 20, 2007 at 12:48 AM
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