Diesel Fuel leak

[davidkerryedwards]

I've read instructions and seen pictures of it being done with the
pump on the engine.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Chris Reed
wrote:
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> Does the pump have to be removed to replace the throttle seal?
> So the bolt that I tightened on the pump has an o-ring in it..that
might still be leaking?
> Thanks
> Chris Reed
> 83 FC35 SB
> Plant City, FL
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> pattypape wrote:
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> Chris,
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> Follow the previous posts, get it clean, this is good advice.
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> In the 3208 Cat manual there is a picture of two rear drain plugs,
> These plugs have O ring seals, Check these seals. Careful because
> fuel runs out of these holes.
> I will second Jeff motion, It is probably the throttle rod seal.
> I will add an additional posting on this topic.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chris"
> wrote:
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> > I have noticed a very small amount of diesel fuel in the engine
> valley.
> > I can also smell it outside the front of the bus after a drive. I
> have
> > looked all over and only found a one loose bolt on the pump. It
> was a
> > bolt on the side that faces the valley or back of the engine. I
> > tightend it and I still have fuel in the valley. I have checked
> all
> > around and can't locate any leaks.
> > Should I be real concerned with this leak? It's not much....
> > Engine still runs fine...would it be taking a big chance to go one
> a
> > longer trip with this leak?
> > Thanks
> > Chris Reed
> > 83 FC35 SB
> > Plant City, FL.
> >
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