Yes to separator. Filter has been changed trying to fix this problem. I even bypassed the separator to see if it would fix it and nothing changed.
Oh yes, i forgot to mention this. After the engine died the last time i checked all points i could looking for fuel. I broke open the supply line to pump from secondary and there was fuel there , i took out the small filter in the rear of the pump and there was fuel, i opened the bleeder on side of pump and there was fuel and last of all i removed the check valve and there was fuel there. So in fact, the fuel is getting to the pump.
OK, Will do. Thanks for the tip.
Jumping in on this thread kinda late but The Lucas is a rotory head pump like the Roosa . Many years ago I had a 580 E that had the same symptoms, the check valve at the base of the pump was my problem. The Roosa pumps do the same thing when the governor ring deteriorates and plugs the check valve in the top cover, It would be interesting to see what happens if that check valved could be eliminated for testing purposes.
OK. I have not done that because the engine does not just suddenly stop, it starts by running slower and slower then just goes to idle and then dies. I will pull it today and check it out.
Good idea, how do i do that? I was wondering about that yesterday and did a search and came across a situation where this fellow advised somebody to take a punch and break the glass ball in a check valve and then it would run? Not sure how that works BC I understand that the CAV has to have a certain amount of inside pressure in order for it to work. If it has no CV then it would be a direct flow thru?
Good information and i will try what you suggested. Yes, when it shuts down it will not start for 20 to 30 minutes. I always have to give it a shot of ether to get it going every time, even when it was running "good".
Agreed, but, you have to look at the rebuilders side. They provide service, then some yahoo put water contaminated fuel in, or uses a jug that had DEF in it. You see where I'm going here? Have you checked the solenoid as suggested? Did you check it again immediately after shutdown? Was the Google search on your fuel system any help at all?
Checked the solenoid and found nothing. I disabled it by taking the plunger out of it (per the rebuilders instructions) and that had no effect except it would not turn off by the key. The search covered pretty much all the territory i have covered and all the action i have taken. Nothing there that was new or could help explain. I know when i am whipped and that is why i am going to a new injector pump.
First off i like your motto: "Quality repairs are the rule, not the exception!" Too bad that most people do not practice that. Unfortunately most business just want the money at all risks.
Well, i did not look at that aspect because it never occurred to me. I will take a look at that today. My intent to day is to remove the pump and take a close look at it. I found another "re-builder" that may be more reliable who agrees to "take a look" at it . Not sure what all that means. The process of rebuilding is a mystery to me as all i see in a "rebuild" kit are a bunch of O rings and gaskets?? Why does it cost so much? Kit is cheap.
