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PX7 losing prime

heymccall ยท 2021-07-30 18:02

Pete 337 with ISB common rail. Initially, extended crank times. Now, if left overnight both filter less than 1/2 full. Changed check valve on back of the head with no difference. Installed new filters with no difference. Runs like a champ. Still pulls the same hill at 53mph, just like when new. Any idea where else to look???

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  1. #1Truck Shop2021-07-31 05:05

    Does it have a fuel water separator?

  2. #2heymccall2021-08-05 23:40

    Resolved... Fuel supply line from tank to water separator had abrasion and subsequent pinhole at 7 inches back from separator. Line rubbed cab mount ear on frame. Finally found when changing the separator head. Removal of the separator head and 2 subsequent reinstallations finally opened the hole up enough that it would no longer allow fuel priming.

  3. #3Coaldust2021-08-06 01:24

    Those plastic lines and connectors on the PX engines suck. Thanks for the update.

  4. #4heymccall2021-08-06 08:49

    This was the #8 push-lok rubber hose from a barbed elbow on the tank to a barbed FJIC to mate with the water separator inlet adapter.