piston lift pump came apart

[CumminsPower59]

Depends, I will run one on my 91 eventually, and probably check it every time I swap fuel filters, which was every 10k...

[cmann250]

I'm due for an oil change and fuel filter here in about 500 miles. I didn't know if they were a screen and they'd theoretically last forever or if there's filter media in there.

[CumminsPower59]

I haven't opened one up, but here is a little story for you...

During my first deployment to Iraq in early 2003, several of out 5 ton trucks had 8.3 Cummins in them. The fuel filtration system was basically the same, except they had an in line prefilter almost exactly to what I posted earlier. The problem we had was that there was a modification kit for these trucks to use install a HUGE fuel filter and replace that little strainer, but most of the trucks didn't get them installed in time to push north into Iraq. Problems arose, lots of plugged up strainers because of the crappy fuel we had, and no new strainers to replace them. So, in a pinch, when one would plug up, we would pull it off real quick and blow through the outlet and clean it out as best we could so we could continue moving... Worked many times.

So, in therory, one could use one for quite a while if you could blow it out and get most of the trash out of it. I bought a pack of them, and didn't spend too much, I think they were a few bucks a piece...

[cmann250]

Yea I looked around and they're stainless mesh inside. They range from about $6-15.

http://www.dieselmanor.com/fleetguard/FF5079.asp

[rockmike]

I have that lil valve screen doohicky in an old #@*^#* piston LP im replacing.

Pm me you address and I'll mail it to ya if you would like?

thanks

As you can see by my post count im new here,I got an email saying you pm's me.But I get a message that im not allowed to have pm's just yet??? I cant see pics on some post also.

But I do have that screen,and im more than happy to help ya out and mail it to ya but I got no addy...

[dunes450r]

I have that lil valve screen doohicky in an old #@*^#* piston LP im replacing.

Pm me you address and I'll mail it to ya if you would like?

thanks

As you can see by my post count im new here,I got an email saying you pm's me.But I get a message that im not allowed to have pm's just yet??? I cant see pics on some post also.

But I do have that screen,and im more than happy to help ya out and mail it to ya but I got no addy...

ok, i appreciate the help, but the screen isn't the problem, here's a link to the picture:
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx23 ... 3f688d.jpg
some parts inside the pump actually came apart and got chewed up due to the pump being ran with broken pieces inside before i bought it

[RCCUMMINS89]

The important part of this equation: How does the cylinder wall inside of the pump look? How does the piston (plunger) itself look on the side. If there are no visible scratches or gouges, you can probably replace the piston assembly and run it. If there are gouges or scratches...well, obviously it is not going to work well.

Mike is really helping out here... thanks Mike.

[rockmike]

My pleasure! Ive noticed 1st gen cummins guys are alot like suszuki samurai guys...were a lil on the cheap ass side lol and will do anything to help a fellow inthusieast out!

[CumminsPower59]

My pleasure! Ive noticed 1st gen cummins guys are alot like suszuki samurai guys...were a lil on the cheap ass side lol and will do anything to help a fellow inthusieast out!

That's right! I have a 88 tin top Sammy. The woman hates it but I love driving it!

[bmoeller]

You actually fit IN it, Ike? Doubt I would.

[PToombs]

That would be like Jaws driving in the Bond movie, lol!

[CumminsPower59]

Bryan, you would, somewhat comfortably too. I have had a friend of mine hitch a ride in it, back when it was my only means of transportation...and he liked it.

[dunes450r]

mike: is the pump you have a low volume pump, or a high volume pump? the piston, and cylinder walls is the pump i have look good. i didn't think you could get a new piston assembly?

[rockmike]

mike: is the pump you have a low volume pump, or a high volume pump? the piston, and cylinder walls is the pump i have look good. i didn't think you could get a new piston assembly?

My pump is the hfp702.delphi pump its low pressure,with a broken fuel inlet.Im in the process of replacing it right now with a true 12 psi cummins piston pump I bought from The HUngry Diesel.com

[rockmike]

Hey Dunes I still cant recieve pm's here...

IM a member over on the http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/ ... y.php?f=93 site I use the same screen name.You could send me a pm with your addy over there then I could get the screen mailed out to ya.