leaky IP help needed

[blkboostedtruck]

yes auto tranny fluid. Basically take the feed line from the filter off and stick it in a bottle of ATF. I don't drive around because then you can't monitor the level of fluid and you don't really want to run out of fluid. Yes some will go back into the tank, but it's not much of an issue as far as I know. (I'm not an expert by any means).

yes it will work! i tried it on mine ! just let the fluid sit in the pump for awhile is the best!
what messed me up was i decided to rebuild my injectors and the greater pressure needed for my injectors triggered my leak again! but if you don't change nothing else it will work fine!
so take it as borrowed time and prepare for another pump or a reseal!  
 Duane

[qman123]

you don't really want to run out of fluid.

Um...what will happen if you do? And how do you get it started again?  Because it happened.  The hose end was not where I thought it was in the bottle.  I hope I didnt screw up royally.  :oops:

[Quantum TD]

It's not a huge problem. The quickest way to get it started again is to remove the fuel return banjo bolt from the top of the IP (its the one that says "OUT" on the top of it). Remove the bolt, and carefully wipe away any debris that may be surrounding the bolt hole. Then, fill up the pump with CLEAN, FILTERED diesel fuel though the opening. Put it back together and crank it over. It should fire right up.

[qman123]

How much diesel?  I've been filling it for hours now and have only used about a half cup to a cup of diesel.  I've tried to start it when I think it's full but it's not running yet.  I've tried it three or four times now. :cry:

[Quantum TD]

You fill it until the fuel comes out the top of the pump. That's why I said to clean the area around it: so dirt does not go in when you fill it, or float into the pump once the fuel is flowing out.

If your pump is bone dry, it should take about 1/2 quart to fill it back up again.

Once you've got fuel pouring out of the top of the pump,out of the return hole, put it all back together and crank it over. It won't want to start right away, but keep cranking until it fires. Or, you can crack the injector lines until the air comes out, and then re-tighten and crank. It takes about as long either way, but if you don't loosen the injector lines, you have less fuel spilled in your engine bay.

[qman123]

The seals are still leaking badly.  Guess I'm going to have do the reseal.  Thanks for all the help.

[A Guy]

I'm going to try it tonight.  I need some borrowed time.  I'll let you know what happens.  

Out.

Greg