Fuel Inlet Restriction

(006-020)

Table of Contents

Summary
Preparatory Steps
Cummins Common Rail
Fuel System
Measure
Finishing Steps

Summary

Cummins Common Rail Fuel System

Install a M10 Compuchek® fitting at

inlet to gear pump and at inlet to filter 0 to 762 mm Hg [0 to 30 in Hg]
head. Attach 0.043-inch vacuum gauge.

Operate the engine and measure vacuum. See detail.

If restriction is excessive, look for

cause.

Remove test equipment. On non-marine

engines, remove the Compuchek® fitting
and install all plugs.
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Cummins Common Rail Fuel System

CAUTION
Use caution when disconnecting or removing fuel lines,
replacing filters and priming the fuel system that fuel is not
spilled or drained into the bilge area. Do not drop or throw
filter elements into the bilge area. The fuel and fuel filters
must be discarded in accordance with local environmental
regulations.

Obtain a 0.043-inch orificed diagnostic fuel line, Part

Number 3164621. This tool can also be constructed.
Refer to Procedure 006-003.

Obtain a container suitable for collection of fuel that exits

the diagnostic fuel line. A 5-gallon bucket is
recommended.

Install a M10 Compuchek® fitting,

Part Number 3824842, at the inlet
to the fuel gear pump (Cummins
Common Rail Fuel Systems only).

Install a M10 Compuchek® fitting,

Part Number 3824842, at the fuel
filter head.

Attach the 0.043-inch orificed

diagnostic fuel line at the fuel filter
head Compuchek® fitting. Route
this hose into a collection container
or into the vehicle fuel tank.

Attach a 0 to 762 mm Hg [0 to 30 in
Hg] vacuum gauge at the gear
pump inlet Compuchek® port.
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Operate the engine at idle and

measure the inlet vacuum.

Maximum Fuel Inlet Restriction

mm in
Hg Hg
At OEM connection
203.2 (dirty filter) loaded 8.0
condition
At inlet to fuel gear
304.8 pump (dirty filter) 10.0
loaded condition

If the inlet restriction is excessive,

look for the root cause:

• Suction side fuel filters

plugged
• Fuel heater valves are
restricted
• ECM cooling plate plugged
• ECM cooling plate check
valve restriction
• OEM fuel lines pinched or
restricted
• Fuel tank stand pipes
restricted.
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All Applications Except Marine

NOTE: Do not leave Compuchek® fittings installed

on the suction side of the gear pump. A
Compuchek® fitting on the suction side of the gear
pump can allow air to enter the fuel flow resulting in
performance problems.

Disconnect all diagnostic test fittings and reinstall all

plugs.