Detroit Diesels, especially the 71 series, are notoriously difficult to bleed. Don’t ask me how I know. I totally understand Grant’s desire to make the process easier.
-D > On Jan 2, 2021, at 4:38 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > No charge ... :<)))) > Hope it helps save frustration and starters / batteries. > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2021 at 1:49 PM OK Don via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> Ha! A boost pump like in a fuel injected aircraft - I should have thought >> of this years ago! >> >> On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 8:35 PM G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Before you do the next fuel filter change, spend a few bucks and get one >> of >>> these [or one like it] and plumb it into the fuel supply line just at the >>> fuel filter. >>> >>> >>> >> https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Transfer-Universal-Pressure-2-5-4psi/dp/B07JPDZC4M/ref=pd_lpo_263_img_1/147-4172102-4367701?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07JPDZC4M&pd_rd_r=ba046a97-4646-46fe-9cc8-c5b175ac0b63&pd_rd_w=WDi6Z&pd_rd_wg=dfFZX&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=F6NYYHG3X997R9HDT12Z&psc=1&refRID=F6NYYHG3X997R9HDT12Z >>> >>> Put a switch on it so you control the pump, and prime the filter all the >>> way to the injection pump, crack the line nuts at the injectors and use >> the >>> cheap pump to push fuel to the injectors, ie, prime the system... your >>> crank time will be reduced to zip, you will save the cost of a starter >> down >>> the road, and the pump, if sized right can set in the system since fuel >>> will flow through it if it's not powered, or, you can simply disconnect >> it, >>> and reconnect the supply line. >>> >>> I've been using this system for 20 years to "assist" fuel filter changes >> on >>> large displacement Detroit powered trucks and buses I've owned which are >>> notorious for being very hard to re-prime, once you open the fuel system. >>> At $12 each... plus a few feet of fuel line and clamps.. the little pumps >>> have saved hours of aggravation. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 4:15 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Do you have to crank the engine for a minute continuously? What about >>>> doing it in shorter intervals until it starts? >>>> >>>> Allan >>>> >>>> Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: >>>> >>>>> Yeah, you’re not alone. I remember my first one and how much I had to >>>> crank on that beast (probably in excess of two minutes, total) before >> it >>>> began to fire. I was convinced I was going to torch the starter. >>>>> >>>>> -D >>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 1, 2021, at 4:20 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> probably would’ve been easier if the engine was at temperature, and >> I >>>> wasn’t such a scaredy-cat baby I’m cranking it so long. Once I cracked >>> the >>>> fittings and fuel showed up it took right off. >>>>>> I took the power washer to it and blew some more of the flaky old >>> Macco >>>> paint off of it. Wiped it down, wipedvthe inside out, cleaned the >> windows >>>> and then took it for about a 5 mile spin in town and on the interstate, >>> and >>>> I never cease to be amazed on how awesome this car is. >>>>>> >>>>>> Bob R >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 1, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I always changed the fuel filter or did any other injector work >> on a >>>> hot engine -- cranks much faster and uses a lot less battery power. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >> >> -- >> OK Don >> >> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain >> >> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” >> Wernher >> Von Braun >> 2013 F150, 18 mpg >> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg >> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
