6.9 idi getting blowback when glow plugs are removed.

[Nero]

Even if it was spinning slower, it would be jetting off a good foot or more of a fuel spritz. Sounds like you have more air in your fuel between the Schrader and the injectors. Make sure your fuel shutoff solenoid has good power, and bleed some more. The fueling when its bled is very different. Make sure all 8 lines are cracked 1/8 to 1/4 loose.

 

[Cmasob]

Ok, I'll give that a shot. Thanks. Is there a timeline on how long it should take to bleed between the schrader valve and the injectors?

 

[Nero]

Not really, the biggest thing is to not burn your starter up. Rule of thumb is 30 seconds cranking, 2 minutes cool off. Remember, you have to fill your pump and all the lines before its all primed. When I replaced my pump I think I spent 45 minutes doing it.

 

[Cmasob]

It's not the pressure, it's the volume of fuel that the pump can push. Remember that these have a constant flow fuel system like a gas engine with EFI does.

Yes after running or a while. I can't say how long it will take though.

The best starters are generally considered to be a Power Master 9050. They are high priced though. A m a z o n has some cheap ones listed for under $150. They are probably Chinese made and might not last very long, but would do for at first. I had one that lasted for 6+ years. It was still working, but I was having battery issues and thought it was the starter. I put a Power Master on and it didn't fix the starting problem. It did, however, spin the engine faster than the cheap starter did. If you buy one from A m a z o n, you'll want one that has a solenoid that looks like it's as big as the starter body. Parts store starters are a crap shoot these days. They may last for several years, they may only last a few months. The only parts store starter I bought did last for about 10 years so I didn't get hurt that way.

The fuel pump is a P4070 Electric Fuel pump. Here's the specs. Pressure 4-6 Psi; Free flows 72GPH; Is that enough of a constant flow?

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[IDIBRONCO]

It should be. People have said that they've seen quality issues with the Carter pumps though.

 

[Cmasob]

I'll give these things a try and let you all know what happened. It will probably be a week or so before I can get back to looking at it. Thanks for all the sound advice.

 

[Nero]

Knock on wood, hope she gets a goin'!