Category Archives: Cummins 4BT

Cummins 4BT – Fuel Filter – Replacement

80 to 95 mm, Filter Wrench Remove the combination water separator/fuel filter. 80 to 95 mm, Filter Wrench If used, remove the two filters from the dual filter adaptor. 24 mm, Flat Blade Screwdriver If a leak is found, remove the dual filter adapter and replace the o-rings. Torque Value: 32 N»m [24 ft-lb] Fill… Read More »

Cummins 4BT – High Pressure Fuel Lines – Venting

17 mm, 19 mm Caution: The pressure of the fuel in the line is sufficient to penetrate the skin and cause serious bodily harm. Loosen the fittings at the injector, and crank the engine to allow entrapped air to bleed from the line. Tighten the fittings. Caution: Do not bleed a hot engine as this… Read More »

Cummins 4BT – Injection Pumps – Venting

Air/fuel can be vented from the illustrated vent locations on the Nippondenso EP-9 and the Lucas CAV fuel injec­tion pumps. The Lucas CAV fuel injection pump requires the fuel solenoid valve be energized before venting. Loosen the vent screw and operate the priming lever on the fuel transfer pump until fuel injection pump is primed.… Read More »

Cummins 4BT – Venting the Fuel Systems

Controlled venting is provided at the injection pump through the fuel drain manifold. Small amounts of air introduced by changing the filters or injection pump sup­ply line will be vented automatically if the fuel filter is changed in accordance with the instructions. However, manual bleeding will be required if: • The fuel filter is not… Read More »

Cummins 4BT – Fuel Drain Manifold

The fuel system is designed to use fuel to cool and lu­bricate the injection pump and injectors. Fuel is contin­ ually vented from the injection pump and a small amount of fuel leaks by the injector needle valve during injection. This fuel is returned to the supply tank by the fuel drain manifold. Restriction of… Read More »

Cummins 4BT – Injectors

All engines use closed nozzle, hole-type injectors. How­ ever, the injectors can have different part numbers for different engine ratings. The last four digits of the Cum­mins part number are used to identify the injectors. During the injection cycle, high pressure from the injec­tion pump rises to the operating (pop) pressure which causes the needle… Read More »

Cummins 4BT – High Pressure Fuel Lines

The high pressure fuel lines are designed and manufac­tured to deliver fuel at injection pressure to the injectors. The high pressure pulses will cause the lines to expand and contract during the injection cycle. Shown here are the high pressure fuel lines for distributor type injection pump. Shown here are the high pressure fuel lines… Read More »

Cummins 4BT – Solenoid Voltage Check

If the synchro-start solenoid checks good, the problem is with the wiring circuit to the solenoid. To preform the solenoid voltage check, connect the wiring harness and apply voltage to the solenoid with the ignition key as follows: 1. With the key in the run position check the voltage hold-in. 2. With the shut down… Read More »