CrackerTracker
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KYY1751, 3999 hrs - A few days ago I decided to crack open the drain on the fuel water separator located near the rear of the engine (cat part 479-4137) to check for any water. There was none. Once done, I could not get the drain valve to stop leaking. I decided to drive the dozer up to the main shop to work on it but after moving about 150 feet it sounded like it ran out of fuel and died. My guess was that it sucked in air through the leaking separator drain valve.
The new separator came in today. (I know, I could have repaired the valve, but what the heck.) After installing the new separator I can't get the machine to self prime. I tried putting fuel into the separator but still no luck. My understanding is that to get it to self prime, turn on the key and leave it on for two minutes, then try to start the engine. I've done this probably 20 times with no luck.
Any thoughts on what I should try next?
The new separator came in today. (I know, I could have repaired the valve, but what the heck.) After installing the new separator I can't get the machine to self prime. I tried putting fuel into the separator but still no luck. My understanding is that to get it to self prime, turn on the key and leave it on for two minutes, then try to start the engine. I've done this probably 20 times with no luck.
Any thoughts on what I should try next?