65plymouth
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Good morning.
I am new to diesels so bare with me.
I have been working on a MF 255 with 4.236 Perkins lately. Finally got the Aux hydraulic system back together, changed all the filters, and all the fluids. Started the tractor for the first time last night since I started tearing it apart it in January.
I bled the fuel system according to the operators manual but while the tractor was running, I noticed a pretty good amount of diesel running down the line the goes from the injectors to the top of the fuel filter housing (Runs behind the fuel tank). Turns out the line has been rubbing on some sheet metal and looks to have a deep abrasion that COULD be leaking under pressure. i wasn't able to verify if the abrasion was the source of the leak.
Is there a way to fix repair a fuel line with one of the JB weld products or should I just try to get another line or make one up myself? This is the line with the banjo fitting for the fuel filter housing.
2nd issue... The new filter head that I purchased (spin on type) came with a super short banjo bolt. It doesn't even make it all the way through the OEM fitting. The original bolt has no hole in the side and this one does?? I am wondering why.. see photos. I started the tractor with the old bolt installed in the new filter head. Don't get why the old bolt doesn't have a hole in the side..
Last.. I think my Aux Hydraulic manifold/valve body needs to be rebuilt as it is still leaking. Is there a way to completely delete the Outlets, valve body, and lines, yet still take advantage of the large Hydraulic filter that is plumed into the valve body? In other words, I am looking to plumb the filter housing into the LH side plate with hose, and plug all the unused ports in the plate
I have no use for aux outlets right now and would rather not mess with the leaks. If I can have the valve body rebuilt in the future, i will. For now it is just a thorn in my side.
I would appreciate any suggestions. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but not there yet.
Thanks!
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I am new to diesels so bare with me.
I have been working on a MF 255 with 4.236 Perkins lately. Finally got the Aux hydraulic system back together, changed all the filters, and all the fluids. Started the tractor for the first time last night since I started tearing it apart it in January.
I bled the fuel system according to the operators manual but while the tractor was running, I noticed a pretty good amount of diesel running down the line the goes from the injectors to the top of the fuel filter housing (Runs behind the fuel tank). Turns out the line has been rubbing on some sheet metal and looks to have a deep abrasion that COULD be leaking under pressure. i wasn't able to verify if the abrasion was the source of the leak.
Is there a way to fix repair a fuel line with one of the JB weld products or should I just try to get another line or make one up myself? This is the line with the banjo fitting for the fuel filter housing.
2nd issue... The new filter head that I purchased (spin on type) came with a super short banjo bolt. It doesn't even make it all the way through the OEM fitting. The original bolt has no hole in the side and this one does?? I am wondering why.. see photos. I started the tractor with the old bolt installed in the new filter head. Don't get why the old bolt doesn't have a hole in the side..
Last.. I think my Aux Hydraulic manifold/valve body needs to be rebuilt as it is still leaking. Is there a way to completely delete the Outlets, valve body, and lines, yet still take advantage of the large Hydraulic filter that is plumed into the valve body? In other words, I am looking to plumb the filter housing into the LH side plate with hose, and plug all the unused ports in the plate
I have no use for aux outlets right now and would rather not mess with the leaks. If I can have the valve body rebuilt in the future, i will. For now it is just a thorn in my side.
I would appreciate any suggestions. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but not there yet.
Thanks!