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    D330a Generator, fuel line gushing, need help!

    So it was good news indeed. The closing of the valve stopped the gush. He said it was down to about 1 drop per second, so I guess there still is something that needs to be addressed there. Is it a needle valve in there?
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    What brand of Genset would you choose and why?

    Seeing as I'm on the forum with the experts, with y other question, and we may be looking into the future to replace two 75KW diesel generators, Older Cat D330s, for a non-profit organization. One is for lighting and some essential apliances like refrigerators and computer server, and the other...
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    D330a Generator, fuel line gushing, need help!

    That could be good news then... Would be as simple as closing the bleed valve and testing again. Lets hope.
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    D330a Generator, fuel line gushing, need help!

    Hmm, so could it be that someone simply opened up the bleeder valve? Would that cause that much fuel to come out of the other line?
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    D330a Generator, fuel line gushing, need help!

    Heres is the line where the fuel is coming out. It is on the filter/pump housing. Would it be a seal in there that needs replacing?
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    D330a Generator, fuel line gushing, need help!

    So when the primer is pumped, the fuel comes out of the same line, which leads up to the area of the pump and filter. I'm awaiting a few pictures to see exactly where the line goes.
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    D330a Generator, fuel line gushing, need help!

    Thats good to know. I'll definately look into it. We have no choice but to keep these ones running for now. A lot of work had been put into them to bring them back up to snuff when the property was aquired 10 yrs ago.Aand for the most part since then have run well, but every now and again...
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    D330a Generator, fuel line gushing, need help!

    Yes, sometimes thre hasnt been much of a choice, depending on who is available to help make decisions and who to call up, its gone to the toromont dealer before, and they pay heavily. There has been a more local fellow who works on generators and has helped, is much cheaper and knowledgable but...
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    D330a Generator, fuel line gushing, need help!

    Great. Thanks for the quick replies. I am working remotely so will have to ask a fellow worker there to pump tomorrow iand also to get more pictures for me. I am hoping to gather as much info as I can to try and order parts so when I arrive I can hopefully help solve the issue without having to...
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    D330a Generator, fuel line gushing, need help!

    Hi there. Looking for some help figuring out where to start with this new diesel fuel leak. I'm a millwright by trade but havent worked much on diesel generators, and am offering my volunteer services to a small non-profit organization who have these generators for emergency lighting and some...
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