
3-3
Chapter 3 OPERATION
Fuel Injection Pump - Bleed Air
1.
Loosen the air vent plug on the fuel injection pump
by rotating about 1.5 turns.
2.
Move the priming pump up and down until the fuel
flow from the air vent plug is free from air bubbles.
Push and turn the priming pump clockwise to lock
in the original position when the fuel flows is free
from bubbles.
3.
Tighten the air vent plug on the fuel injection pump.
Fig. 3-4 Fuel Injection Pump - Bleed Air
Priming Pump Tightening Method
1.
Gently tighten the priming pump cap by hand until
the tightening force suddenly increases.
2.
Use a wrench or another appropriate tool to tighten
the priming pump 90±10°.
3.
Check the mounting position of head packing.
Note: If the head packing has abnormality such as de-
formation or scratches, consult a dealer of Mit-
subishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., as the priming
pump needs to be changed.
Fig. 3-5 Priming Pump Tightening Method
Fig. 3-6 Priming Pump Head Packing
Air vent plug
Priming pump
Fuel injection pumps
are located on
the both banks of
engine.
Never fail to tighten the priming pump to the speci-
fied angle. If the priming pump is not firmly tightened,
internal thread will be worn due to engine vibration,
resulting in sudden ejection of the cap to cause fuel
flow-out. Or if the priming pump is excessively tight-
ened, the head of the priming pump can be dam-
aged.
90 ± 10°
Priming pump
Head can be damaged
if the cap is excessively
tightened.
(120° or more)
Gently tighten
by hand until
the tightening
force suddenly
increases.
Head packing