Road diary

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Was running I-20 west today in TX. Nice day, no wind, good fuel mileage. Pulled in to small truck stop to take my 30 minutes break.
Oil field truck sitting between fuel pumps with hood up and diesel mechanic poking in truck fuse box. Came up to feed my curiosity and help if I can.
Red 871 engine, red FRC is on the driver and red flip-flops on the driver feet. Recently emigrated from Africa, 3 days as owner-operator, truck still with temporary dealer registration.
"What the matter with engine?"
"She wont start, fuel pump bad"
Diesel mechanic was on the phone searching for new gear pump.
"How do you know pump is bad?"
"Engine starts with ether but won't run on fuel"
"Will you mind if I hook up computer to check what is wrong?
Driver "Yes please if you have it"
Mechanic "It's fuel pump 100%, I have seen it many times before"
Hooked Insite oops, Engine shut down due to severe low coolant level.
"Have you checked coolant level?"
"It should be full" Driver climbing up to check coolant
"Yea, it's little bit low"
Little bit low was equal to 1.5 5gallons bucket of water. Low coolant signal gone and engine starts right up.
Diesel mechanic dropped his jaw.
Driver with face full of happiness start thanking me for saving him money.
Happy end?
No. Engine start pushing coolant out reservoir in idle.
Poor soul just week ago signed paperwork for truck "READY TO WORK" with credit card down payment.