'79 FC won't start

[davidkerryedwards]

My shop manual is in the coach so I can't help with specific advice, except to
say that in
other diesels I have owned, removing the IP has not required special tools.
Timing the
pump after replacement would be the crucial step. If I get to the storage lot
this weekend,
I'llpull out the manual and check the instructions. I've seen some rebuilt 3208
pumps for
sale on Ebay.
Were you running ultra low sulphur fuel in it and has anyone suggested there is
a
connection between the new fuel and the failed pump?
I don't know how the pump attaches but before I removed the radiator, I'd at
least check
and see if the pump was removable via the doghouse access.

Kerry
82 Fc 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "stephenskrocki" wrote:
>
> A few weeks ago I posted about my 3208 Cat not starting. There were
> many helpful replies, and they were all pretty much right on. It was
> a fuel problem and the problem ultimately lies in the fuel injector
> pump. The Cat mechanic who looked at it had never seen a pump lock up
> like that after sitting only a month. Anyway, I guess it is a huge
> job to pull the pump to have it re-built. Being tight on cash right
> now, I can't afford to have Caterpiller do the work. I'm thinking of
> tackling the job myself though. I'm a pretty quick learner, and I've
> learned my way through many problems on cars. Is this a really tough
> job? Am I crazy for trying to do it? Do I need special tools to do
> any of it? I don't have a swing-out radiator (I don't think) so I
> think I have to remove a lot of stuff to get to the pump. Many of you
> seem very knowledgable and I imagine someone of you may have
> experience with this. I'd appreciate any info that anyone cares to
> share.
>
> Thanks, Steve
> 1979 FC 3208 Cat
>