Entity Robert Dalton spoke thus: > I've noticed a problem with mine where if it sits a > few weeks it will require several restarts before it > gets running. I'm not sure if mine is a glow plug > problem, however. It could also be the lift pump > taking a while to prime and get the fuel flowing to > the high pressure part of the injection pump. Anyone > have any experience with this problem?. Sounds like a problem with air entering the tube between the filter and pump. If it is a clear tube you can see the bubble, or in extreme cases there is only air or your tube is so discolored it is opaque. After many years this tube needs replacing. Use POLYPROPYLENE, it is relatively clear and rigid. getting the old plastic off the barbed ends is a challenge. Melt them off heating and pulling. Use of a knife in unwise since damaging the barb can allow air to enter the tube which is under mild vacuum. Clean all parts religiously using spray WD40. Reassemble by mildly heating the POLY so it will go over the barbed brass. Prime the tube before attaching to the filter end using any means possible. Good luck |
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