Recent content by THennessy

Agree

I agree with the allen screw down in the hole, but also spin and look for a 2nd allen, either 90-deg or 180-deg from this one. Then gear puller can be rented free with deposit against return from auto parts store

I do now see this post is 9+ years old, but OP did not post final resolution? HERE IS ONE youtube that may help some/ others, and there are several other videos on diesel engine surging:

One issue about algae in fuel is that it only grows in the water that is in the bottom of the fuel tank/ fuel bowl, but once grown, fuel movement can cause it to break loose and move in the fuel itself and clog filters, jets, nozzles. Algae can also lock down moving parts like needle/ seat, or...

I am no diesel expert, my deceased brother maybe was, but I know common issue on gas/ diesel generators on RVs/ stationary equipment is the electric fuel pump. On gas, intermittent/ failing operation of pump causes surging, dying and hard start/ no start/ no restart until cooled. All this in...