rreegg
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Hey all, have a question about when and under what conditions to “fully” bleed the fuel lines.
The engine is a Volvo marine 2 cyl diesel, MD6B. Dealing with a crank but no start issue after not running the engine for about 6 months.
I’ve cracked open the fuel lines at both injectors and get fuel when cranking - is this sufficient to determine the fuel lines do not need to be bled?
Have the engine manual and there is further bleeding procedure mentioned but not sure if it’s relevant since the injectors are getting at least some fuel.
asking because the “full” bleeding procedure is somewhat involved, needing a hand pump (which I don’t have), and the vent screw on the fuel filter housing is pretty buggered up.
Haven’t had issues with this engine before and have replaced the fuel filter and removed the injectors previously without needing to do extensive fuel line bleeding - it would start by cranking.
Any advice or tips are appreciated. My next steps are to look for leaks/air intrusion on the fuel supply/return lines and try to do more bleeding.
The engine is a Volvo marine 2 cyl diesel, MD6B. Dealing with a crank but no start issue after not running the engine for about 6 months.
I’ve cracked open the fuel lines at both injectors and get fuel when cranking - is this sufficient to determine the fuel lines do not need to be bled?
Have the engine manual and there is further bleeding procedure mentioned but not sure if it’s relevant since the injectors are getting at least some fuel.
asking because the “full” bleeding procedure is somewhat involved, needing a hand pump (which I don’t have), and the vent screw on the fuel filter housing is pretty buggered up.
Haven’t had issues with this engine before and have replaced the fuel filter and removed the injectors previously without needing to do extensive fuel line bleeding - it would start by cranking.
Any advice or tips are appreciated. My next steps are to look for leaks/air intrusion on the fuel supply/return lines and try to do more bleeding.