Goal: purge air and restore a continuous fuel supply (prime/bleed) to the injection pump/fuel system on Ford Trader T3000/T3500/T4000 diesel trucks. Below are ordered actions with the underlying theory and why each action cures the symptoms. No extra questions.

Safety first
- Work in a well-ventilated area, no smoking or sparks. Fuel is flammable. Wear gloves and eye protection. Contain/clean spills.

Tools and items
- Rags, catch container, clear fuel hose, wrench set, screwdriver.
- Replacement fuel filter and sealing washers if you are removing the filter.
- Small hand primer pump (if fitted) or battery/turning key for electric lift pump.

Ordered procedure with theory

1) Identify components and symptom
- Locate the fuel filter/water separator, the lift/primer pump (if present), the fuel return line and the injection pump bleed point(s) (or priming screw).
- Theory: Knowing locations lets you control the flow path. Air commonly enters at filter seals, hose joints, or after filter change. Symptoms (hard start, surging, loss of power, white smoke, cranking without starting) result from air breaking the continuous liquid fuel column so pumps and injectors cannot generate the correct pressure or timing.

2) Prepare to catch fuel and connect clear hose
- Put a container under the filter. If available, slip a short length of clear fuel hose onto the bleed nipple or filter outlet so you can see air bubbles.
- Theory: Visual confirmation of bubbles shows air is present and when it stops you know the system is filled. Catching fuel prevents spills and fire risk.

3) Check and fix obvious leaks first
- Tighten loose hose clamps, replace split hoses, replace crushed/seized banjo washers on fittings. Replace filter element if old or when you remove filter.
- Theory: Air ingresses via any leak at lower-than-atmospheric pressure locations (suction side) or at loosened fittings. Fixing leaks prevents re-introduction of air after bleeding.

4) If you removed the filter, fit new seals and element correctly
- Fit new sealing washers and tighten banjo bolts to proper torque. Ensure filter is seated and O-ring lubricated if applicable.
- Theory: A poorly seated filter or damaged sealing washer is a common air path; correct seating restores a sealed suction path so pumps draw liquid fuel, not air.

5) Use the manual primer pump (if fitted) or the electric lift pump
- Manual primer: operate the primer lever repeatedly until fuel flows steadily and no bubbles appear in the clear hose.
- Electric lift pump: switch the ignition to the ON position (not start) to run the lift pump for a few seconds, then let it stop. Repeat as needed, watching for bubbles.
- Theory: The lift/primer pump forces fuel downstream, pressurizing the suction side and flushing air pockets into the filter outlet/return. Repeated strokes displace trapped pockets and compressible air eventually exits as visible bubbles.

6) Open the bleed screw on the injection pump if fitted and appropriate
- Loosen the pump’s bleed screw a fraction (or the priming valve) while priming until steady fuel (no bubbles) emerges, then tighten it while pump is running or immediately after stopping priming per manufacturer practice.
- Theory: Air often collects at the highest points; opening bleed at the injection pump lets trapped air escape directly from the high-pressure pump chambers and fuel gallery so the pump sees full column of fuel and can build correct pressure.

7) Crank engine briefly to draw fuel through (if required)
- With bleed screw open or after priming, crank the engine in short bursts (10–15s) until fuel arrives and bubbles stop, then tighten bleed screw and attempt start.
- Theory: The engine-driven injection pump and lift pump configuration sometimes requires the engine’s cranking action to finally evacuate persistent pockets that are beyond the priming pump’s stroke length.

8) Observe for continuous bubble-free flow, then secure
- When you have steady, bubble-free fuel flow at the bleed point and fittings are dry, tighten all bleed screws and fittings securely. Wipe up spills.
- Theory: A continuous liquid column is necessary for injectors to receive correct metered fuel pulses. Tightening seals stops air ingress.

9) Run engine and check operation
- Start engine; let it idle and then apply load. Watch for steady idle, predictable throttle response, no coughing or loss of power. Inspect all joints for leaks.
- Theory: If air is removed and seals hold, the injection pump pressure will be stable and injectors will deliver proper quantities/timing; engine will run normally. Leaks or remaining air produce stalling, surging, or white smoke.

How the repair fixes the fault (summary of theory)
- Diesel injection systems require an unbroken column of incompressible liquid fuel from tank to injection pump. Air pockets are compressible and break that column. That causes:
- Failure of the lift or injection pump to develop or hold pressure.
- Inconsistent metering at injectors: misfires, surging, white smoke, hard starts.
- Bleeding/priming replaces trapped air with fuel, restores continuous liquid feed, allows pumps to develop required pressures, and lets injectors receive correct, timed fuel pulses. Repairing leaks and replacing worn seals eliminates the entry points for air so the system stays primed.

Common causes and quick checks after repair
- Persistent bubbles: likely small leak on suction side—recheck hose clamps, banjo washers, filter seating.
- Sudden recurrence after driving: loose return or supply line, cracked hose under vacuum joints, or failing non-return valve.
- No fuel flow during priming: faulty lift/primer pump or blocked suction from tank (clog, collapsed hose, tank vent issue).

Signs of a successful bleed
- No visible bubbles at bleed point.
- Engine starts promptly and runs smoothly.
- No fuel smell or leaks and consistent fuel pressure if you measure it.

Done.
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