Forum: Gear & Maintenance
10-02-2012
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
Re: Fuel Injector Pump leaking
Thanks, Erps. I got the plunger unstuck by removing top of chamber and going in from the top. I placed a socket on the stuck plunger head and tapped it lightly and it dropped out the bottom of the...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-30-2012
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Replies: 1
Views: 650
Re: Universal M430 Injector Pump Springs
I have my injector pump completely dismantled at this moment, beginning to polish and clean all the parts. Three of the four springs are broken. I can't see anything wrong with any of the other...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-28-2012
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
Re: Fuel Injector Pump leaking
The pump is pretty much dismantled and in pieces. Found 3 broken springs in 3 of the 4 chambers, and still have the head pieces of one of the plungers still up in the chamber, stuck. Will have to...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-26-2012
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
Re: Fuel Injector Pump leaking
Thanks to you both for the great information. Am about to begin dismantling the pump. If no interruptions I hope to know more soon.
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-25-2012
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
Re: Fuel Injector Pump leaking
Ray, thank you for your response. I am also communicating with a shrimper who knows diesels and am learning as I go. I see the problem as a challenge and as an opportunity to become a better...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-25-2012
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
Re: Fuel Injector Pump leaking
There was a degradation in performance. I knew air was being sucked in but could not find the source. I had replaced all fuel lines some 8 weeks previously and all was well, and then uneven revving...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-24-2012
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
Re: Fuel Injector Pump
My boat is a 1978 Columbia 8.3. I've been boating only 3 years now. The engine is a Universal M4-30. The injector pump is not pumping. Am trying to find specs. online. Everyone says to have an...
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