Servicing diesel injector pumps, anyone had it done?

[Bloater]

I think it is time for a complete strip down, service and calibration of my injector pumps.

The engines are 15 years old and are faultless with about 450 hours on the clock. I have been advised by one engineer that the pumps could benefit from an overhaul simply because of their age and by another who thinks that the internal seals could need replacing as they 'weep' a little fuel which is obviously undesirable.

My philosophy has always been to maintain something properly to prevent problems so that it why I am toying with the idea of having this task done.

Has anyone got any recommendations or experiences of this work, can anyone comment on how much trouble this might be to do.

Any contacts around the midlands area?

My engines are Ivecos with mechanical pumps.

 

[PCUK]

Look in Yellow Pages for your nearest truck diesel specialist, they will do the job properly at a sensible price in a day or so.

 

[volvopaul]

This boat of yours, has it got 4 cylinder engines and was it converted from a stern drive boat to a shaft drive some years back as there used to be one like that here, if so i know the boat.

 

[Bloater]

Not the same boat - I've owned it for six years. It has 6-cyl 300hp engines.

 

[ribrage]

if it aint broke .......... dont fix it ! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[david_bagshaw]

at such low hours personaly would leave the pumps unless there is a definate problem, maybe have the injectors serviced, but normally I have the injectors done @ 2000 hrs plus, unless there is a problem.



can personally recommend as regular satisfied customer since 1979

Potteries Diesel (Staffs) Ltd
Recondition & service diesel fuel injections
Address and contact details
Address: Mason Street, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 3NE, UK
Telephone: (01782) 744556
Fax: (01782) 744285

 

[omega2]

keep your money in your pocket and tell your "engineer" to get some time in, as stated if it aint broke don't fix it. As for the road going versions/repairs/ they will need to know how to set up a pump for marine use, ie they do not idle or free wheel, under constant load, and therefore need to be set as such.

 

[PCUK]

I would be very surprised if Iveco lumps are calibrated in anyway differently for marine use. They still need to produce full power at full throttle! This sounds like another of those "it's marine so it's somehow special" rip-off myths.

 

[omega2]

Not trying to make the "marine" seem different, our lumps are 1973 Fords, but the set up is a lot different than the truck set up. Fortunately we know a man who knows, and he does not try to rip us off, find yourself a proper injection man and see the difference.

 

[hlb]

I've had a main agent send a fuel pump away for servicing, which cost me a fortune.

Problem. The air filter was frozen. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[mtb]

ok yeah change the seals but the inside will not need doing !! or should I say shouldn't as others have said dont fix what aint broke

unless you have huge clouds of black smoke
unless on tickover you get tons of unburned fuel

leave it
change filters check lift pump strainers are clear
jobs done

mick

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

I own the service manual for my fuel pumps. Opened it, read it and thought "nope, that's a job for someone with experience, training and ythe right kit."