Another not starting post.

[richingalveston]

yes, there is a metal line that runs up the engine and over to the filter, another metal line leaves the filter and runs under the manifold to the center connection of the IP. If you look under the manifold you see where the injector lines come out of the IP. The center one is the input from the filter. It is hard to reach to check it, but find where that line meets the filter and check to see if fuel is getting to that point.

 

[txhunter27]

Okay I connected my Machanical fuel pump to a water bottle full of diesel with the output end opened so it wouldn't go to the engine.. I cranked it for 10 seconds twice and had nothing come out of the outward end so I think I found my problem. I have one ordered for one day shipping with amazon and should be here friday. Any pointers on priming it after I get it installed?

 

[richingalveston]

Just open it at the fuel filter using the bleeder screw and it will prime itself. The hardest part is replacing it. There is a metal plunger that rides the cam between the pump arm and cam. when you take the pump off it will probably fall out. If it does not, check to make sure it is in there. solid piece of metal about 1/2 diameter and 2.5 inches long. when installing the new pump use some grease to hold it in while you put the pump on. Connect the output of the pump before trying to mount the pump. You have to depress the plunger while installing the bolts so it can be difficult.

It is not hard to take the tire off and inner fender (fender if you do not have rust issues). This makes things much easier but it can be done without doing this. Also a board under the oil pan with a jack to lift the motor just a little bit can help.

 

[txhunter27]

I got the pump off but the metal plunger didn't come out. In fact I can't get it out at all.

 

[Hasdrubal]

Mine have always fallen out, you'll have to check that its not broken. You should be able to bump the starter (disconnect IP power) or turn the motor over by hand, with a bar on the front pulley bolts. Once the cam lobe pushes it out a bit, pull it out and inspect it.

 

[txhunter27]

I have read somewhere that it only falls out when you take that other plate off.

 

[richingalveston]

Mine have always fallen out. I have heard of them breaking before and getting stuck. Disconnect IP power wire and turn it over. It should fall out or push out enough to get ahold of it.

not sure what the options are if it is broken and stuck.

 

[txhunter27]

Okay I will see what I can do. Thanks for all the help guys. I have already learned a lot more than I knew coming in to this

 

[Hasdrubal]

I have read somewhere that it only falls out when you take that other plate off.

Actually, it doesn't exactly fall completely out, but drops down into the recess and gets jammed in there. Requiring you to remove that plate to remove and re-insert. Hence the grease on the end trick which buys you some time to get it all bolted up.

I've also never had to depress the plunger. As for access, I've always done it from the top, leaning over the fender.

 

[txhunter27]

Okay guys I went out of town for the weekend but came home to a new fuel pump in my mailbox so I am going to give it a shot tonight

 

[txhunter27]

Got it all bolted up and put back together. How long should it take to bleed the system?

 

[Rustyshackelford]

It took mine two 15 second cranks. The TM recommended cranking for 15 seconds then waiting one min to let the starter cool. I had fuel in my hose about 5 seconds into the second 15 second crank.

 

[txhunter27]

I'm not getting any fuel so I'm just gonna run new hose. And a electric pump

 

[Rustyshackelford]

Now I haven't read all the posts so forgive me if its been said. Fuel in the tank?

 

[txhunter27]

Yes. I now have it hooked up to a gallon jug of diesel. I got the electric pump on and I have fuel to the filter assembly but seems like it's not getting to the ip

 

[CUCVLOVER]

Then change your filter.
That might help.

 

[txhunter27]

Brand new filter

 

[Rustyshackelford]

Is fuel leaving the filter assembly and not making it to the IP? Or is it not leaving the filter assembly?

 

[txhunter27]

Not leaving

 

[CUCVLOVER]

Bypass the filter.
Just make sure there isn't any crud in the jug of fuel.
That's what I would do.