TM 9-2350-247-20-2
ENGINE FUEL PUMP FLOW TEST
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Testing (page 0147 00-1).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
References
Unit
See your -10
Tools and Special Tools
General Mechanic's Tool Kit (WP 0541 00, Item 57)
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
Engine stopped (see your -10)
Suitable container
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Personnel Required
Unit Mechanic
Power plant rear access door/panel removed
Helper (H)
(see your -10)
TESTING
FLOW TEST
1.
Disconnect fuel return hose (1) and hold over suitable container.
2.
(H) Start engine (see your -10). Run engine at 1200 rpm.
3.
Measure fuel return flow for one minute. Fuel return flow should be about 1/2 gallon per minute (2 lpm).
4.
Put end of fuel return hose (1) into container of fuel. If air bubbles appear on the surface, there is an air leak on the
suction side of the engine fuel pump. Tighten fuel hose connections.
5.
If no air bubbles rise to the surface and fuel flow is not enough for good engine operation, replace primary fuel filter
element (WP 0178 00 or WP 0179 00).
6.
Measure fuel flow, see Step 2 and Step 3. If fuel flow is not enough for good engine operation, replace secondary fuel
filter element (WP 0178 00 or WP 0179 00).
7.
Measure fuel flow, see Step 3.
