Category Archives: 6.7L Cummins

6.7L Cummins Fuel System – Fuel Lift Pump – Measure

Front Gear Train The purpose of this test is to check lift pump flow. Disconnect the filter head fuel supply line quick disconnect at the high pressure fuel pump inlet fitting. Attach the fuel drain hose, Part Number, 4918433, fuel supply line from the filter head. Place the end of the hose in a graduated… Read More »

6.7L Cummins Fuel System – Fuel Pump – Install

Front Gear Train Install a new seal ring on the front of the fuel pump assembly. Be sure the seal ring is not twisted. Lubricate the seal ring and the mounting bore of the gear housing with clean 15W-40 engine oil. The fuel pump driveshaft nose and drive gear shaft mating surfaces must be clean… Read More »

6.7L Cummins Fuel System – Fuel Pump – Assemble

Rear Gear Train Install a new seal ring on the front of the fuel pump assembly. Be certain the seal ring is not twisted . Lubricate the seal ring and the mounting bore of the gear housing with clean 15W-40 engine oil. The pump driveshaft nose and drive gear shaft mating surface must be clean… Read More »

6.7L Cummins Fuel System – Fuel Pump – Disassemble

Rear Gear Train Use a fuel pump retention tool, Part Number 3164707, and a 1f2-inch breaker bar to retain the fuel pump drive gear. Loosen the clamp load of the fuel pump drive gear retaining nut by rotating it counterclockwise. Do not remove the retaining nut from the shaft. Install a bearing separator, Part Number… Read More »

6.7L Cummins Fuel System – Fuel Pump – Remove

Front Gear Train Remove the fuel pump drive access cover with a 3/8-inch drive ratchet. NOTE: The engine barring tool, Part Number 3824591, can be used to prevent the crankshaft from rotating while removing the retaining nut. Remove the fuel pump drive gear retaining nut and lock washer. Install the spacer, Part Number 4918317, from… Read More »

6.7L Cummins Fuel System – Fuel Pump – Measure

If the engine will not start, disconnect the high-pressure fuel outlet line from the high-pressure injection pump. Refer to Procedure 006-071 in Section 6. Disconnect the fuel pump actuator connector. Insert a piece of tubing over the outlet fitting of the fuel pump and route it into a 500 ml [17 oz] graduated beaker, Part… Read More »

6.7L Cummins Fuel System – Fuel Pump – General Information

There are three different mounting locations available for high-pressure fuel pumps. The pump can be mounted in a high or low position on rear gear train engines or high position on the front gear train engines. Rear gear train (low mount shown). Shown is the high-pressure fuel pump on a front gear train engine.