3406c rough idle on slopes

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  1. Mr79W900A

    Mr79W900A Light Load Member

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    Hey guys I got a 3406c mechanical. For some reason on angles forward or backward when I clutch in or shift out it’s idling rough. We put a vacuum guage on it and no leaks. We then put a fuel pressure gauge on and it’s low. 10 psi only at idle and low in power. When it’s idling rough if I give it some fuel it cleans up or if it goes back into a pull it cleans up but does seem a touch low on boost. Thinking it’s the lift pump or maybe the hand primer valve. What’s your guys opinion. Filters only have 150 hrs on them.
     
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  3. beastr123

    beastr123 Road Train Member

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    In my opinion first I would change the filters and cut them open and inspect.
    Next I would put a reseal kit into the primer pump or replace it.
    Next I would consider changing the fuel lines if they are more than 10 years old because they may have internally deteriorated.
    Then I would rebuild the lift pump.
     
  4. Mr79W900A

    Mr79W900A Light Load Member

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    Fuel lines all knew two years ago no air leaks. It did this before last oil change and new filters witn less than 200hrs are on.
     
  5. beastr123

    beastr123 Road Train Member

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    I would change the filters anyways, you could have got some dirty/bad fuel.
    You could also be contaminating your fuel in the return line, oil or coolant can get into the return through a bad injector or injector cup. This is a slight chance but a filter inspection can eliminate it.
    Also check your fuel tanks for fungus/microbial contamination.
     
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