'79 FC won't start

[dshetron1]

--- 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
>

Hello - I'm a frequent lurker and a Wanderlodge wannabe. If memory
serves me, removal of the injector pump on a 3208 requires removal of
the front engine cover. A rather large job on a FC as it would require
removal of radiator, fan and all accessory drives. If you remove the
pump yourself, be very careful to note the timing marks, and take the
pump to an injection shop for rebuild. Don't try to rebuild the pump
yourself.Someone else chime in please.
David Shetron
"Wannabe"