DETROIT DIESEL 53
Trouble Shooting Engine 15.2
Chart 4 (Cont'd.)
NO FUEL OR INSUFFICIENT FUEL (Cont'd.)
-SUGGEST REMEDY-
8. Replace the gear and shaft assembly or the pump
1. The fuel tank should be filled above the level of the
body.
fuel suction tube.
9. Check the condition of the fuel pump drive and
2. Perform a Fuel Flow Test and, if air is present,
blower drive and replace the defective parts.
tighten loose connections and replace cracked lines.
10. Replace with larger tank-to-engine fuel lines.
3. Perform a Fuel Flow Test and, if air is present,
replace the fuel strainer gasket when changing the
11. Install a restricted fitting in the return line.
strainer element.
12. Make sure that the check valve is installed in the
4. Perform a Fuel Flow Test and, if air is present with
line correctly; the arrow should be on top of the valve
all fuel lines and connections assembled correctly,
assembly or pointing upward. Reposition the valve if
check for and replace faulty injectors.
necessary. If the valve is inoperative, replace it with a
new valve assembly.
5. Perform a Fuel Flow Test and replace the fuel
strainer and filter elements and the fuel lines, if
13. Check the engine fuel spill-back temperature. The
necessary.
return fuel temperature must be less than 150F. or a
loss in horsepower will occur. This condition may be
6. Consult the Fuel Oil Specifications and use the fuel
corrected by installing larger fuel lines or relocating the
oil recommended.
fuel tank to a cooler position.
7. Perform a Fuel Flow Test and, if inadequate, clean
and inspect the valve seat assembly.
1970 General Motors Corp. October, 1970
SEC. 15.2
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