Recent content by Chuck_L

Thanks; no I did not shear off the pins

Nothing that is aparant. Here's what I see: fuel tank > fuel line > fuel filter > fuel line > injection pump. The fuel filter assy has the fuel shut of valve built in along with two bleeding screws, one prior to the filter and one post filter.

Alright, I'm holding off on tearing the back side of that pump apart. I have my doubts that there is anything wrong with it, but I suppose we will see. I figured maybe you kind gentlemen might provide me some feedback regarding the fuel flow I am getting, and what the problem with the pump...

I hear you gstrom. :) Everything is clean from the tank to the pump. No obstructions, no way for air to get it. The flow is smooth, bubble free, and strong. Here is an observation: I disconnected the fuel line to the pump and removed the hollow bolt with the bleed screw. So at that point I...

Hello Pump guy. Well, I havent taken it apart from the back side. I removed "check valve" mechanisms from the front. I then took out the "cylinders" into which the "plungers" (I believe you are talking about) fit. Yes, I became aware of the orientation of them as I was working with it. I was...

Thanks Beenthere, I'm uploading a couple of pics. It is the fuel injection pump.

Good Day. Well I just joined up here. Having a problem with tractor I inherited dad; I hope I'm asking the question in the correct place. If not, please let me know. Ok, the Tractor is a John Deere 850, late '80's. It has been running fine until few days ago when it started, ran for 20 sec...