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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    Just adding this video that I realized I had taken. I was able to start the machine using siphon/gravity from a 5 gallon tank. Once I lowered the tank the machine kept running. The clear vinyl/pvc tubing allowed me to see what was happening. In the video you can see a significant air leak...
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    I got it fixed. I temporarily changed out all my rubber fuel lines to clear pvc so I could see what was going on. I think the water/fuel separator was leaking just enough to not allow me to draw fuel up. After I got it put back together I ran it with the pvc line temporarily to make sure air...
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    The reason I wanted to try the temporary fuel tank was to see if the injector pump is working. I guess I want to hear the engine run. I'll try pressurizing the system and see if that works. I have small air pump and will need to pick up a schrader valve. It will be a couple days because of work.
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    This seems like the easiest thing to do next. I could try pressurizing the system but I don't have the correct fittings. Anyone see why gravity feed to the injector pump would not work? I did try to bleed again at the injector inlet and then at the injectors earlier today. I'm not getting much...
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    Can I bypass the lift pump using gravity to feed the injector pump? I could put a fuel source above the injector pump and siphon it into the fuel filter outlet port so it feeds into the injector pump. Would this work or do I need pressure at the inlet port of the injector pump?
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    I decided I'd try putting it back together. When I loosened the injectors some fuel came out but it wasn't spraying out like it was under high pressure. I did get it to start for about 1.5 secs on two occasions but that was it. I'm not sure if I flooded it, it's the weather, or something else...
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    Here's another video. I have the tube hooked to the inlet "stub" where the filter sits on. That's about as full swing with the pump as I can get. About 1/2 to 3/4 of the way I feel a little resistance like it's starting to pump. It doesn't seem like much but I don't know.
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    Seems like it's not pumping much fuel. Is this correct?
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    Pulled the inlet line off and manually started pumping the lift pump. It felt like I was only pumping air and no fuel was coming out. Checked the fuel tank and it's pretty much empty even though I put a good 5 gallons in last week. I'm not sure why there's no fuel, I didn't have a leak before...
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    Ok, will do. Looks like Wed as long as the weather permits.
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    I have a much better idea of how the fuel system operates now. Thanks everyone, hopefully this is the last you'll hear from me. :)
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    So I guess this is why the instructions I posted say the engine needs to be cranked to bleed at the injectors..........
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    This pretty much confirms what you described in removing the inlet line for bleeding. The filter outlet is a bit higher but I don't want to disturb that connection if you think it may leak. When bleeding at the injectors it's saying to open the throttle wide open and crank the engine to purge...
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    I see where you are saying to loosen inlet nut. I've read that many injection pumps have bleeder screws to purge at the pump. I haven't found any on this Stanadyne so loosening the line makes sense. When I was looking up Stanadyne pumps I came across this picture where it shows you can bleed at...
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    Thanks a lot. I won't loosen that screw. I'm not sure what you mean by the lever falling away but I guess I'll notice it when I try pumping it. I'm still waiting for my fuel filter to come in the mail before I go any further. I think it should be here Tues. Thanks
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    I was able to find what I believe is the fuel lift pump. I was trying to find it using a parts catalog which is horrible. I was able to do a cross reference which shows the level on the pump. Sure enough it's under there but very hard to see. Now, I believe I'm supposed to bleed the water...
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    Here are a couple other pics
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    Purge Air from Fuel Line - General Diesel Engine Help

    I was an idiot and ran my backhoe/FEL out of fuel the other day. I believe I now have air in the line preventing the machine from starting. I've come across a few videos online but I'm still not sure how to purge/bleed the line. Can someone explain how I should or can proceed to get the air...
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    Rear End Differential Blown - Any thoughts on repairs?

    Thanks Ed, I'll give them a call tomorrow and see what they
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    Rear End Differential Blown - Any thoughts on repairs?

    Thanks, c34835 was stamped on the outside pretty clearly. Manual says it's a Dana 70 limited slip. I was also able to clean the metal "tag" that was bolted to the dif. The numbers are 43.6 7.17 so i guess that's the tooth count and gear ratio. Not sure what other measurements i need or...
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