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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: 1lcl on May 05, 2009, 01:04:23 pm

Title: DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP
Post by: 1lcl on May 05, 2009, 01:04:23 pm

Hi - I have an 81 1.6 diesel pickup that I have rebuilt. It has run fine until recently. It starts & idles fine but when I increase the engine rpm & hold it at any level it sputters & dies after 15 seconds. I have replaced the fuel filter, air filter & stop selenoid. It has a VE injection pump. Anyone have any ideas on yhe problem or what tests should I perform to determine the problem.
Thanks
Larry

Title: DIESEL INJECTOR PUMP
Post by: burn_your_money on May 05, 2009, 03:24:26 pm

Hi Larry,
With the RPMs up, is there air in the feed line going to the pump? How about the return?

For troubleshooting, try putting both the feed and return lines into a jar of clean diesel fuel and see if you get the same symptoms.