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Dennis. On 316 the fuel solenoid is on the side of the engine. There is a linkage that attaches to the fuel injection pump. That linkage moves an inch or so from the off to on position. It can be held on easily. Do you have an electric lift pump in the fuel line closer to the tank? Most likely you need to bleed air out of the system. Also, check for microbial activity in the fuel tank.

I was trying to hold that rod in the “on” position but it still wouldn’t stay running. Really there was no change.  How do you bleed it the system??