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Allis-Chalmers — Priming the High Pressure Fuel System

Maintenance · High pressure fuel lines

From a Allis-Chalmers owner's manual covering: 11000, 11000 MKIT, 11000MKII, T1Q00GMKII. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Allis-Chalmers 11000 / 11000MKII engine

Before you start

  • Do not operate starting motor continuously for more than 30 seconds without a 2 minute pause.

Procedure

  1. Loosen fuel line connecting nut at each nozzle holder assembly.
  2. Place controls in the RUN position.
  3. Crank engine with starting motor until fuel flows from all high pressure lines.
  4. Connect and tighten fuel lines to nozzle holder assemblies.

Full service-parts list: Allis-Chalmers 11000 / 11000MKII engine →

Source: Allis-Chalmers owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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