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    Can a stuck injector check valve cause fuel to run into the engine oil?

    Ok thanks guys. It was the umbrella seal a big chunk was missing. Never was able to find the missing piece but for the moment no fuel is leaking into oil and I’m running fine. With a machine this old I’m sure it won’t long before I’m back with more questions. Right now I’m wondering if 19.5 rear...
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    Can a stuck injector check valve cause fuel to run into the engine oil?

    Thank you. I know this is unrelated. Everything I read says tie throttle/governor open before removing pump…the diesel mechanic says he never does this. Can you tell me why it’s recommended? I’ve read that it makes reinstallation easier. He says it only goes back on one way. I know nothing and...
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    Can a stuck injector check valve cause fuel to run into the engine oil?

    Ok I’m understanding that it’s most likely the drive seals or a groove in the pilot tube that’s allowing the fuel to get into the oil. So how do you know if you have a flex ring failure other than debris and can that also allow fuel in the oil or just debris from failure?
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    Can a stuck injector check valve cause fuel to run into the engine oil?

    I’m new to diesels. It seems to crank and run fine until it fills with diesel then there is some smoke. We drained the diesel/oil mix out and put new engine oil in. We were going to pull the pump but discovered the check valve with the glass ball on the top of the pump was stuck. We cleaned that...
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    Can a stuck injector check valve cause fuel to run into the engine oil?

    Can a stuck check valve cause fuel to leak into the engine oil or do I have two separate issues?
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