tpb Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'm a diesel neophyte, but I'm trying to learn. I've heard that if a diesel engine runs out of fuel, you'll need to prime the fuel lines either partially or totally. Something I read refered to a hand pump near the engine, but I have no idea what I'm looking for, so I'm having a hard time finding it. At this point, my engine is running fine. I just want to have a clear understanding of the procedure before I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere with an engine that won't start. What's the procedure? When should it be used? Are there any tips or tricks to make it easier? What tools (if any) are needed? Do any parts need to be replaced during the procedure? I'm running a 1987 Def 110, 2.5NA Diesel in case it's engine specific. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 It is described in the manual, http://www.landrover.ee/est/varia/downloads/downloads.htm On the right hand side of the engine near the rear is the fuel lift pump. This has a lever on it for priming. Crack open the air bleed on top of the fuel filter and pump the lever until no air bubles come out. There is also an air bleed on the injection pump which should be bled after the filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgnas Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 You should only need to prime it if you run out of fuel or do some work on the fuel system e.g. change the fuel filter. I've always found LR engines to be "self priming" though. i.e. make sure you have a good battery and turn the key 'till it fires up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantd Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Soon after I got mine (and not being used to the logarithmic fuel guage) I ran out of diesel going up a hill. Put a few litres in (you need a few to get past the swill pot) and turned the key. It took a while but it eventually came back to life. I felt like a right plum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dew110CSW Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Ditto what is said above, when we replaced the fuel pipe on the TD we just cranked it over till it fired up and it primed itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Except that running the injection pump dry is really quite bad for the life of the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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