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FUEL PUMP

EF & EC-654prose procedure

Fuel Pump Inspection

  1. 1
    Flush pump by immersing it in a fuel bath and operating rocker arm a number of times.
  2. 2
    Drain fuel from fuel pump. Then block off the inlet port and check that pump arm does not move.
    Fuel pump being inspected by hand. Callout 'Block' with an arrow points to the inlet port being blocked by a finger; callout 'Move' indicates moving the pump arm/lever.
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  3. 3
    Remove your finger from the inlet port and listen for a suction sound which will confirm that a sufficient suction was produced.
  4. 4
    Block off outlet port and return port and once again operate the pump arm. After air pressure has been built up, confirm that the pressure remains for two or three seconds.
    Fuel pump being inspected by hand. Two 'Block' callouts with arrows point to the outlet port and return port being blocked; callout 'Operate' indicates operating the pump arm.
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  5. 5
    Put a finger over the outlet port and return port and again build up pressure in the pump. Then submerse the pump in a fuel bath and check for air leaks.

Fuel pressure test

  1. 1
    Connect T-connector and a suitable pressure gauge.
    Engine compartment view showing the fuel pump fitted in place with a pressure gauge connected via hoses for the fuel pressure test.
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  2. 2
    Disconnect fuel return hose and plug up outlet tube for return.
  3. 3
    Check fuel pressure with engine running at various speeds.
    Fuel pump pressure: 19.6 - 26.5 kPa (0.196 - 0.265 bar, 0.20 - 0.27 kg/cm², 2.8 - 3.8 psi)
    If out of specification, replace fuel pump.
Fuel pump pressure
19.6 - 26.5kPa0.196 - 0.265bar0.20 - 0.27kg/cm²2.8 - 3.8psi

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