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Perkins — Fuel Priming Pump - Removal Procedure (Electric Fuel Lift Pump (EFLP))

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Before you start

  • NOTICE: Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training. Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.
  • NOTICE: Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Procedure

  1. 1. Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position.
  2. 2. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
  3. 3. Make a temporary identification mark on plastic tube assembly and hose assembly in order to show the correct position of the tube assemblies.
  4. 4. Slide hose clamp (2) along hose assembly (1). Disconnect hose assembly (1) from the assembly of fuel priming pump (7).
  5. 5. Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the hose assembly with new plug. Use Tooling (A) in order to cap all open connectors on the fuel priming pump with new caps.
  6. 6. Disconnect plastic tube assembly (6) from the assembly of fuel priming pump (7). Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the tube assemblies with new plugs. Use Tooling (A) in order to cap all open connectors on the fuel priming pump with new caps.
  7. 7. Disconnect the harness assembly from fuel priming pump connection (8).
  8. 8. Remove bolts (3) and bolt (4).
  9. 9. Remove the assembly of priming pump (7) from bracket (5).
  10. 10. If necessary, follow Step 10.a through Step 10.d in order to disassemble the assembly of the fuel priming pump (7).
  11. 10.a. Remove allen head screws (11) from fuel priming pump (7).
  12. 10.b. Remove fuel priming pump (7) from manifold (10).
  13. 10.c. Remove O-ring seal (12) (not shown).
  14. 10.d. If necessary, remove connection (13) from manifold (10). Remove O-ring seal (14) (not shown) from connection (13).

Tools required

  • Tooling (A): Cap Kit, Part Number T410437, Qty 1

Source: manual:Disassembly and Assembly-SM-PERKINS 1200 SERIES 1206E-E70TTA INDUSTRIAL ENGINE.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.