TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
FUEL SYSTEM
Check 9:
Shut-down Valve not open.
Check 10:
Gear pump worn.
Check 11
: Drive coupling not in mesh.
Open shut-down value on top of fuel pump.
Replace gear pump if it will not deliver required flow.
Mesh fuel pump and test stand drive couplings.
Cause
Check 1:
Front Seal leakage.
This can be determined by
covering "weep hole" in front cover with Lubriplate which stops
air entertainment.
Check 2
: Suction connection not tight or is damaged.
This
can be determined by pouring lube oil over suction
connection.
Check 3
: Main housing or spring pack housing gasket
leaking air.
Check 4:
Tachometer drive seals leaking.
Check by pouring
lube oil over tachometer drive housing.
Check 5:
Fuel level in test stand reservoir low.
Check 6:
Throttle shaft "O" rings or housing leakage can be
determined by pouring fuel oil over housing.
Correction
Remove fuel pump from test stand then remove front cover
and install new seals in cover.
Tighten suction connection or replace if mutilated.
Replace gaskets as required.
Remove fuel pump from test stand and disassemble pump
enough to replace tachometer drive oil seal in main housing.
Fill fuel reservoir with Cummins test oil.
Replace "O" ring on throttle shaft or replace housing if
leaking.
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