Detroit DDEC IV Fuel Pressure?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Floyd, Jul 12, 2010.

  1. Floyd

    Floyd Light Load Member

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    Does anybody know what the fuel presssure should read coming out of the low pressure transfer pump?
    I am getting a reading of basically zero at idle and 18 PSI at full throttle. I suspect this is my issue, but I don't know what the pressure is supposed to be.
    Thanks
    Floyd
     
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  3. Smalltruck

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    From your other thread this answer was posted by John

    15 to 20 lbs at idle, 35 to 45 at 1200 RPM, and 60 to 68 at 2100 RPM.
    I would be cheaking the ECM power and grounds, cab grounds. also if you have access the an electronic tool check the key on offs, totals, when it sputters.
    Just a thought!

    So I'd say you have low fuel pressure. As long as you have no restrictions in the suction line it should be the pump. A pump is pretty cheap so I'd try one of those first and see if that cures the problem.
     
  4. Floyd

    Floyd Light Load Member

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    Thank you very much for the info small truck.
    I think your right that it's the pump. The truck has nearly a million miles on it with what looks like an original pump on it.
    Now if I am not mistaken I think there is a 90 degree elbow on the back of the motor on the fuel return side. Is there an actual valve in there somewhere, or is it just a small hole that restricts flow to control the amount of system pressure?
     
  5. Bush chook

    Bush chook Light Load Member

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    There,s a check valve and an 0.80" restrictor fitting on the rerturn side - if you want proper fuel pressure you need to take it after the secondary filter
     
  6. Floyd

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    Thanks. I wish i could get at the back of the engine to check and see if it might possibly be that check valve, but I can't without tearing apart half of the truck interior! Hopefully it is the pump 'cause I ordered one yesterday. Should be here Thursday.
     
  7. Bush chook

    Bush chook Light Load Member

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    It won,t be the check valve - it would drain fuel back to tank overnight but once started you would,nt notice it
     
  8. Floyd

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    Cool. Makes sense. Thanks
     
  9. Smalltruck

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    If that check valve has a problem the truck will start hard after sitting overnight

    Waht kind of truck is the engine in?
     
  10. Floyd

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    Freightliner Columbia.
    Hopefully the pump came in yesterday so I can change the old one out and see if that fixes my problem.
    Cross your fingers.
     
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