ip goin...how long?

[mankypro]

Question:

I'm detecting what I think is a very - almost imperceptible - loss of power when the engine is hot. The way I know I'm not crazy is that if I make a short stop and let the engine coolant temp drop - say 30 degrees or so - and I take off it would seem that I have more power. This is on #2.

Could this be the first signs of my IP giving up the ghost? I was planning on replacing it and the lift pump in any case.

 

[towcat]

And I fully agree...but...what about (if) when installing all the lines on the replacement IP (on the bench) they might need to be tweaked/tightened 'after' the IP is mounted back on the engine, we need the curved wrench for that correct ?
And if so where does one purchase it?

this is the one I've been using for years....
http://www.toolsource.com/diesel-in...rench-t83t9000b-p-62063.html?sourceid=bizrate

 

[RockinB]

Update: install went fairly straightforward. My biggest challenge was on the 2 bottom 9/16 nuts holding the ip. Next time I do this I'll modify a box end wrench, preferably offset, by grinding it to half it's depth. The only other difficulty was removing the assembly, just wasn't much clearance.
Much thanks to everyone, especially Mel for the write up.

FWIW, the reman that I took out was by International Fuel Systems.

Bill

 

[HammerDown]

this is the one I've been using for years....
http://www.toolsource.com/diesel-in...rench-t83t9000b-p-62063.html?sourceid=bizrate

DAAAMNNNN $78 smakers
Guess I'll be taking the torch to a Craftsman wrench

 

[suv7734]

DAAAMNNNN $78 smakers
Guess I'll be taking the torch to a Craftsman wrench

Here's an alternative although it's not necessarily the best quality...
Just take a hacksaw and carefully cut an opening large enough for the injector line to slip through and you'll end up with a bend flare nut wrench for the lines (5/8"). This set also has one that should get the ugly mounting nuts (9/16"). They may be a bit thick on the outside but a grinder will take care of that.
Alternatively I use some old wrenches that I got from my great-uncle who was in the body shop biz. They are the ones bent to undo fenders and door hinges etc.
Just a thought.

 

[mankypro]

craftsman makes an obstruction box wrench that is 5/8" and 9/16" - time to hit the dremmel...

 

[HammerDown]

Here's an alternative although it's not necessarily the best quality...
Just take a hacksaw and carefully cut an opening large enough for the injector line to slip through and you'll end up with a bend flare nut wrench for the lines (5/8"). This set also has one that should get the ugly mounting nuts (9/16"). They may be a bit thick on the outside but a grinder will take care of that...

Thanks, I've got a Harbor Freight right down the street!

 

[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

I've gotten lucky with taking a el cheapo box wrench and giving it some heat, tweak to desired angle and tada!

 

[mankypro]

can anyone knowledgeable about IP's tell me if an IP that degrades in performance when warm is about to fail?