ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROCEDURES
Section 6
SUPPLY PUMP PRESSURE
400 Series On-Highway
(with Robert Bosch MW Pumps)
FROM FORM NO. CGED-365
SUPPLY PUMP PRESSURE
(MEASURE AT HIGH IDLE) [NO LOAD] *
8
A.
1.
HEADER w/VENT PLUG TEST @ FINAL FUEL FILTER VENT.
2.
HEADER w/o VENT PLUG TEST @ FINAL FUEL FILTER OUTLET.
INSTRUMENT
GUIDELINE DATAp
1st CHECK
2nd CHECK
PRESSURE GAUGE
(160 PSI RANGE)
IF PRESSURE REMAINS LOW AFTER REPLACING FUEL FILTERS, PERFORM STEP B
B.
TEST SUPPLY PUMP INLET RESTRICTION: 6 HG. (MAX.) VACUUM.
MEASURE AT FULL LOAD AND RATED SPEED
INSTRUMENT
GUIDELINE DATAp
1st CHECK
2nd CHECK
VACUUM GAUGE
* Engine must be at normal operating temperature.
p Refer to "Performance Data Guidelines", in this Section.
A.
SUPPLY PUMP PRESSURE
1.
Remove final filter vent plug on top of fuel filter
header (if equipped). If no vent plug is
available refer to Figure 18b.
2.
Connect 1/8 in. fitting to the vent plug orifice,
with a line to a 0-160 psi pressure gauge [
(SE-2239) Beyers Model 100 Pressure Test
Kit].
Figure 18a. Fuel Supply Pump
Pressure Test (With Vent Plug)
3.
Measure supply pump pressure at high idle RPM, no
load (Figure 18a).
4.
Record the pressure in the 1st check block.
5.
If the pressure less than the guideline data shown in
this Section, PERFORMANCE DATA GUIDELINES,
replace the primary and final fuel filter.
6.
If pressure is still low, perform inlet Restriction Test.
Figure 18b. Fuel Supply Pump
Pressure Test (Without Vent Plug)
CGES-240-4
Printed in United States of America
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