Cat 3406E blew the fuel filter off

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by lciambotti, Mar 16, 2022.

  1. lciambotti

    lciambotti Bobtail Member

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    I was wrong about the pressure valve not being in the head. I swapped it out. My engine does cool the ecm with fuel. There is a line that coming from or going to the ecm on the bottom from the filter assembly and the other line is more at the top. I just don't know which way the fuel flows. If it comes from the filter housing to the ecm and out the top, where does it go? I couldn't blow any air through that line,
     
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  3. spsauerland

    spsauerland Road Train Member

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    Goes from filter housing to ECM cooler plate to cylinder head on one side, out the other side back to the fuel junction block. Disconnect hose @ junction block and try.
     
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  4. lciambotti

    lciambotti Bobtail Member

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    I have that new line but what a pain to try and get it loose on the top. Can't get a wrench in between the head and A/C bracket to save my soul. And it is rusted badly. I'm presuming if nothing comes out the hose at the junction block, I found my block?
     
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  5. spsauerland

    spsauerland Road Train Member

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    It will certainly narrow it down.
     
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  6. lciambotti1

    lciambotti1 Light Load Member

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    Ok guys!! Thank you for all the help. The culprit was the pressure regulating valve. Must have stuck because of sitting for a few years.
    Leon
     
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