OnDaRoad
On the road ....
Exactly what mine did before failing ....
Exactly what mine did 50 miles before the diaphragm ruptured
and pumped diesel into my crankcase - diluting my oil - taking
out what probably is a rod bearing .....
DO NOT RUN the engine until you replace the mechanical pump
or install a Carter electric pump sold here by a member ....
You run the risk of ruining your engine if you do ...
If you replace the mechanical pump, DO NOT buy an Airtex one
Jim
Thanks guys, I checked the oil while I was there. It did not smell like fuel, but was low.
Exactly what mine did 50 miles before the diaphragm ruptured
and pumped diesel into my crankcase - diluting my oil - taking
out what probably is a rod bearing .....
DO NOT RUN the engine until you replace the mechanical pump
or install a Carter electric pump sold here by a member ....
You run the risk of ruining your engine if you do ...
If you replace the mechanical pump, DO NOT buy an Airtex one
Jim