Fuel System Head Scratcher

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by 251guru, Nov 3, 2017.

  1. 251guru

    251guru Bobtail Member

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    So I put a new fuel regulator on and I'm still having the exact same problem. I really don't want to put this new pump on there if it isn't going to solve my issue. I really don't want to just throw parts at it if I don't need to.
     
  2. ClineER

    ClineER Light Load Member

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    If its a plugged line put a fuel pressure guage and it will drop to zero i bet when it acts up, you could also use a vacuum guage and it will show a plugged fuel line or bad pump
     
  3. 251guru

    251guru Bobtail Member

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    Bit of an update, fuel pressure regulator was replaced, as was the fuel transfer pump and the primary filter housing base. I blew out all lines, and cleaned the TPS and the cam sensor. I'm starting to really think pickup tubes have gone bad in the tanks. Only problem is, I cannot check them as it appears they are welded into the tank. I'm going to put a brass ball valve in between the tank and fuel lines on both tanks and close off one tank at a time and drive it and see if it acts up. This way possibly figuring out which side has the bad pickup tube in it.
     
  4. 251guru

    251guru Bobtail Member

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    Anyone know what size ball valve I would get for these two lines based off this pic?
     

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  5. Shaggy76

    Shaggy76 Heavy Load Member

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    Have you ran a fuel gauge on the fuel tank? you will see vacuum before the pump with the engine revved to 2100 RPMs. If it bounces, you have a fuel pick up issue. If it is steady, move the gauge to after the pump and then see if you have issues with the pump.
     
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