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Component Layout: Notes

CAUTION:
  • Secure all fuel hoses with hose clips.
  • Always replace seals and gaskets.
  • Observe rules of cleanliness, see RULES OF CLEANLINESS 

Checking fuel system for leaks, see DIESEL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, LEAK TESTING 

Diesel injection pump, general information, see DIESEL INJECTION PUMP, GENERAL INFORMATION 

Diesel injection pump static timing, checking and adjusting, see DIESEL INJECTION PUMP STATIC TIMING, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING 

Max. engine speed (RPM), checking and adjusting, see IDLE SPEED, IDLE SPEED BOOST, MAXIMUM ENGINE SPEED (RPM) AND RESIDUAL FUEL DELIVERY, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING 

Diesel injection pump, servicing, see DIESEL INJECTION PUMP, SERVICING 

The following list pertains to Fig 1 .

  1. Fuel filter 
    • Direction of flow indicated by arrows, see Figure
    • Do not interchange connections
  2. O-ring 
    • Always replace
  3. Control valve 
    • Location, see Figure
    • When replacing filter, release spring clip and remove control valve with fuel lines connected
  4. Fuel return line 
    • To fuel tank
  5. Retaining clip 
  6. Fuel supply line 
    • From fuel tank
  7. Drain plug 
    • To bleed:
      • Remove retaining clip for control valve.
      • Remove control valve with fuel lines connected.
      • Loosen plug and let 100 cc (3.4 oz.) of fuel run out.
      • Re-install plug and control valve.
  8. 25 Nm (18 ft lb) 
  9. Banjo bolt 
    • For fuel return line
    • Is marked with "OUT"
    • Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
  10. Fuel Cut-Off Valve -N109- 
    • Must click when ignition is switched on and off
    • Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
  11. Diesel injection pump 
  12. Fuel Injector 
  13. Heat shield 
  14. Fuel Injector lines 
    • Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
    • Remove with tool 3035
    • Always remove complete set of lines
    • Do not alter shape
  15. 15 Nm (11 ft lb) 
    • May be tightened to max. 25 Nm (18 ft lb) to stop leaks
  16. Connector 
  17. Securing clip 
  18. Shock absorber 
  19. Fixture 
  20. Mounting bracket 
  21. Injection pump sprocket 
  22. 45 Nm (33 ft lb) 
Fig 1: Identifying Diesel Fuel Injection System Components
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