[cumminmax]

Just put a standard bluechips vp44 in the truck. Install was no where near as bad as I would have thought... After bleeding the system and firing up the truck it runs great. I have noticed that if the truck sits for an hour or so, it turns over for about 6-7 seconds before firing up. I have no leaks. Fuel pressure guage reads 16 psi also. I know it must be air but how does one go about tracing it? I appreciate any help. Thanks.

 

[Yankneck696]

Point the nose downhill. If it starts easierafter that, it is usually the banjo at the back of the head, or the return "T".

Ed

 

[cumminmax]

I will try that thank you...

 

[cummins6sp5.9]

When you got the truck started and have 16 fuel pressure the overflow valve is open evacuating ALL air that was in the system OUT in a HURRY !!! Like others have said point the nose down hill. Your getting AIR INTO the fuel system BEHIND the VP.

 

[cumminmax]

Pointed nose downhill and truck fired up after sitting.. what fittings do I need to check?

 

[Yankneck696]

Back of cylinder head return banjo & return T fitting (Head & IP return come together near back of engine.

Ed

 

[cumminmax]

I will check it after work... where can I get one if needed??

 

[cummins6sp5.9]

Probably just needs snugged up a bit.

 

[cumminmax]

Is it normal for it to loosen up? I did move the vp return line around quite a but during install to keep it out of the way but never touched the back of the head. Is there any rubber line back there?

 

[m_ross05]

When I just did my vp a few months ago I could not get two injector lines to not have a small leak and mine was hard starting when it sat. It did not matter how many times I reseated them or tried to realign them. You had to watch it for a minute or so to see it start leaking. But it ended up being the connector tube o rings. I guess they must have been so old that taking the line on and off was enough to make it not seal.

 

[cumminmax]

Ya mine is strictly giving me problems if sitting level.. if I sit level and turn truck off and leave it for 20 minutes it will crank for roughly 8 seconds before she fire's. .. if I let it sit nose down even for hours it will fire right up no issues.. I haven't had a chance to look at the return line yet but judging how I was moving g it all over the place yesterday it probably came loose or broke somewhere in the back.

 

[cumminmax]

Located the "T" fitting... And sure enough it was wet. I'm not entirely sure how I am going to tighten it though. The return line that goes to the VP swings to the left or right very easily. I have no clue how I'm to get both arms back there to hold the fitting as I attempt to tighten it.

 

[cumminmax]

New update.... brought the truck into the garage and now the truck is POURING fuel from the bottom rear part of the new pump. It is coming g from the part that the six fittings come out for the fuel lines. The cap that has the security torX bits. I traced the lines and all are dry as a bone. I'm going to try and snug up that plate but im about done with this truck...

 

[Yankneck696]

T-25 security bit (5 point) You can get them at most hardware stores & HD/Lowes. On the T fitting, many times, you need to buy a new fitting, as they do not sell the grommets seperate. Also, you may be able to just pull the VP return line out of the T & reseat the grommet.

Ed

 

[cumminmax]

Thank you Ed. I will try to find those bits. Have you heard of this issue before? Thanks

 

[Yankneck696]

THat sounds like a bad rebuild. I would contact the vendor you got it from for permission to tighten it up. Otherwise, you may void the warranty. If it is a good vendor, they should just send you another if you send a few pics of the issue. I personally would not keep that unit. There coulf be other issues in the future.

Ed

 

[cumminmax]

Ya I contacted them today however since it is Sunday I didn't expect a call back. I got the pump from BlueChip so hopefully they will send me out another one without question.

 

[cumminmax]

Update to this issue.... BlueChips hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday. I left a message over the weekend of my issue... I received a call back at 9:02 Monday morning and Doug stated that it was either due to too high fuel pressure or less likely a bad rear pump seal. I told him I have a pressure guage on the truck and it runs between 17 and 15 psi. He said no problem he's had just one issue before with the rear seal and that I would have a new pump at my house today. I thought that was pretty good customer service if you ask me. I've already pulled the pump out and am waiting on the UPS man. Wish me luck.

 

[Yankneck696]

Are you from the South Shoah? I'm originally from Cohasset.

Ed

 

[thumper 549]

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