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air in fuel

  1. C

    1985 John Deere 310b fuel issue

    I have a 1985 John Deere 310b, I had the injector pump rebuilt, now I have an issue where after running a few minutes, it will start to develop air bubbles in the fuel filter bowl, which will cause it to die. Once the air bubbles are gone it will start up again. With the engine off I can’t see...
  2. JPD_

    Air in new injector

    Hey guys, it's probably a common problem but I cannot find the proper Information for my specific case. John deere 160clc I had a leaking injector that I replaced and it worked Allright for about 5h. Then the excavator started blowing white smoke and didn't want to start. I realized the new...
    • JPD_
    • Thread
    • air in fuel injector john deere 160clc smoke.
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Excavators
  3. M

    Case 580k won't start without ether after sitting over 24 hours

    I just recently bought a 87 case 580k with the 4bt cummins non-turbo, and when it sits for more than 24 hours it has trouble starting. I believe it is getting air in the fuel system. I have changed the fuel level sensor(it didn't work before), so it has plenty of fuel and the fuel looks good, no...
  4. F

    Cat 259B3 fuel issue when hot

    I recently acquired a early (YYZ05843) CAT 259B3 skid steer. When cold, the machine cranks and runs fine. Lots of power and no skipping, smoke...nothing out of the ordinary. After running just 5 minutes or so if the engine is cut off it will crank back up if tried in 10 seconds or so. Wait...
  5. R

    Cat D4G Air in Fuel System

    I have a 2005 Cat D4G with the Mitsubishi Engine. Have removed the Fuel Tank a few years ago to have it cleaned and lined because of rust problems. Use to have all kinds of problems keeping it running until I did that. The symptom before I had the tank cleaned was it seamed to get air...
    • roostertn
    • Thread
    • air in fuel d4g fuel problem
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Dozers
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