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psneeld
Guru
I am assuming he added back a pint of oil and didn't fill the pump?
Only reason I am asking is I just did what you say he did and no issues even after 80 hours of running and it did start right up.
Other than I have had an occasion or two if my engine sits, a loose fuel line fitting has allowed fuel to back flow to the filters and the injection pump needs priming.
But that is only 2-3 times in over say 1800 engine hours of cruising over the last 4 years
Only reason I am asking is I just did what you say he did and no issues even after 80 hours of running and it did start right up.
Other than I have had an occasion or two if my engine sits, a loose fuel line fitting has allowed fuel to back flow to the filters and the injection pump needs priming.
But that is only 2-3 times in over say 1800 engine hours of cruising over the last 4 years
RT Firefly
Enigma
Greetings,
Mr. K. Strange. There's no wiring on that side of the engine that could have been knocked loose and even IF wiring was knocked loose, if a diesel engine turns over, it usually starts. Your mechanic basically did exactly the same thing all of us Lehman owners do every oil change (take out plug, drain, replace plug, refill with 1 pint) so it should fire right up.
How good is this mechanic? Might he have damaged the Simms pump in some way?
Mr. K. Strange. There's no wiring on that side of the engine that could have been knocked loose and even IF wiring was knocked loose, if a diesel engine turns over, it usually starts. Your mechanic basically did exactly the same thing all of us Lehman owners do every oil change (take out plug, drain, replace plug, refill with 1 pint) so it should fire right up.
How good is this mechanic? Might he have damaged the Simms pump in some way?
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meridian
Guru
If the new plug is too long it will jam on the cams that are in the pump. Does this mechanic have a Simms background? Since this is all gear driven, it would prevent the engine from turning over. I think the mechanic just bought you a new pump.
psneeld
Guru
When I just tapped mine for a 3/8 bolt, I repeatedly probed the inside of the pump to see where an obstruction might be and did not feel anything straight up or just off to the side for at least an inch...which was 1/4 inch longer than anything I planned and probably another inch to spare.
Could be a different pump but all the pics I have seen look pretty much the same.
Could be a different pump but all the pics I have seen look pretty much the same.
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KEVMAR
Senior Member
rebuilt
the sims pump was removed and had to be rebuilt.... the pump is now back in the boat and tested. I will give it a run this weekend as the mechanic will do a check and readjust after 10 hours... so hopefuly it will start as it always did ... I'm sure it will
Kevin G
new Bern NC
the sims pump was removed and had to be rebuilt.... the pump is now back in the boat and tested. I will give it a run this weekend as the mechanic will do a check and readjust after 10 hours... so hopefuly it will start as it always did ... I'm sure it will
Kevin G
new Bern NC
jjorgenson3
Senior Member
Sounds like you lost prime. Re-prime from the fuel pump and move to the Simms. Full fuel lines and a cold start protocol should give you the start.
KEVMAR
Senior Member
yes the mechanic did come through... he removed the simms pump and had it rebuilt and intstalled it back onto the engine...I do believe he is a very honest and a competent mechanic ... he did right by me... I go to the forum to get advice as most folks do ...
