On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 12:30:13 PM UTC-6, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/7/2016 9:02 AM, John H. wrote:

My neighbor across the street owns a 2004 F250 with the diesel engine. She says the truck loses power and stutters on
long grades, without a load. I checked some of the forums and found what I thought - fuel filter, EGR valve, etc.

Did you ever experience anything like that?


No. When I had problems it just quit running.

However, his symptoms sound like fuel starvation. I 've heard of
similar problems in a in a diesel powered boat when the fuel filters
are clogged.

I agree. Filter[s] first!