Bleeding Fuel System, Broke it

[Kays Supply]

If this was on the banjo fitting, forget my post. If it was a bleeder, then it should work.

 

[branman1971]

If this was on the banjo fitting, forget my post. If it was a bleeder, then it should work.

It is the bleeder screw on the fuel pump. Can I screw it all the way down so it seals, or do I have to watch out for the depth you think?

 

[normde2001]

Unless I am totally confused, the broken item in your picture is the banjo bolt that retains the fuel line. The bleeder screw screws into the top of it.

 

[California]

Unless I am totally confused, the broken item in your picture is the banjo bolt that retains the fuel line. The bleeder screw screws into the top of it.

I hadn't noticed the photo before. Norm, I agree.

Branman, I think the only source is going to be a Yanmar specialist.

I've read that these are 'Bosch-type' (Bosch patent??) injector pumps so there is a slight chance a truck or automotive diesel shop could match it.

 

[branman1971]

The first pic is the broken banjo bolt and the fender bolt i swiped to replace it temporarily. The second pic is the hole that the banjo came out of, which I thought was the bleeder but now i see the second screw head on the left that looks like a bleeder too. Anyways, my fender screw will thread into where the broken one came out of, but it is a tad bit longer and i dont wanna screw all the way down unless i know it will be safe to do so.

 

[branman1971]

Unless I am totally confused, the broken item in your picture is the banjo bolt that retains the fuel line. The bleeder screw screws into the top of it.

The broken item in my picture does not allow anything to screw into the top of it, as it has a phillips head slot on the top of it.

 

[normde2001]

The first pic is the broken banjo bolt and the fender bolt i swiped to replace it temporarily. The second pic is the hole that the banjo came out of, which I thought was the bleeder but now i see the second screw head on the left that looks like a bleeder too. Anyways, my fender screw will thread into where the broken one came out of, but it is a tad bit longer and i dont wanna screw all the way down unless i know it will be safe to do so.

Yep, I was confused. The second pic's clear it up. I was not aware the bleed screws had holes. I have never had mine out, and you can't see the holes here. All you need is a short screw that wont block the hole in the banjo.

 

[Car Doc]

It is the bleeder screw on the fuel pump. Can I screw it all the way down so it seals, or do I have to watch out for the depth you think?

Put a nut on the bolt and tighten that against the washer with the bolt just in as far as feels right.

 

[normde2001]

Put a nut on the bolt and tighten that against the washer with the bolt just in as far as feels right.

Excellent idea. Just be sure and bleed before tightening down. You can order the correct screw, (shown above), and still have your fender screw intact.

 

[branman1971]

Excellent idea. Just be sure and bleed before tightening down. You can order the correct screw, (shown above), and still have your fender screw intact.

It worked. Had her running fine last night with no leaks. New bolt is ordered too, about 5 bucks with washer. Thanks all.