HELP

[Hoot_223]

i got a 1983 Chevy 6.2 L diesel, went to change the Fuel/water sperator out the primary filter, and some air got in it and the Fuel system will not bleed out.

 

[mangus580]

Hoot, you would be better to post on www.thedieselplace.com for info on an 83. I am pretty sure they used different filter setup than the military....

 

[Hoot_223]

same filter setup

 

[Dieselsmoke]

There is a bleeder screw on top (black plastic screw). Well more of a "thumbwheel" than a screw. Anyway, open that up and have someone crank it over until you get fuel coming out.

 

[Hoot_223]

we got that far, but it goes to the injector pump then wont go any further

 

[mangus580]

Did you forget to unhook the wire from the IP before you started?

 

[Hoot_223]

no i didnt, it bleeded up to the filter then i hooked the IP back up and ip Ran for about 30 seconds then died

 

[Hoot_223]

ok today we Cracked all the injector lines, and pulled all the glow plugs, and cranked it for a bit, and then tightened it all back up and cranked it a bit again and now it runs

 

[captw]

Hi...remove the pink wire from the top of your fuel injection pump, then crack the plastic air bleed screw on the top right side of the filter housing, then crank engine until most of the air and just fuel comes out the bleeder port, close the bleeder port, re attach pink wire and start truck...it may idle rough when first started so feather the throttle until it runs smooth...have a good day, bud!!

 

[mangus580]

I think he has already done this... and that is when it quit. I think at this point, he needs to leave the wire on, and bleed each injector, as he has air in the pump. But honestly, he really would be best to go ask at the link I posted, as alot of guys there do this for a living, and have TONS of experience with it.

 

[captw]

true enough Mike...by the way, I'm one of those guys that does work on this stuff for a living...take care.

Wilf