A bigger problem in the fuel system of the CUCV is air leaking into system
allowing fuel drain back. Would this be from the filter base also?
Stu Ellis
Seatrade International
#603-437-1392
----- Original Message -----
From: "jim gilmore" <jgilmore@ptd.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 9:18 AM
Subject: [MV] CUCV fuel filter (?) leak
> Howard wrote:
>
> >...... I've been having a problem with the Filter itself. It seems
> >that the filters have lousey quality control and either leak where they
are
> >seamed together if not when they are installed, or down the line. ......
> >I'm smelling diesel
> >again, so It's leaking again someplace. Has anyone else had this
problem.
> >Any filter recommnedations?
>
> The leakage may not be in the filter. There was a MWO on this several
> years ago. Many CUCV series vehicles had leaks in the fuel system which
was
> traced to the pressure switch unit (PN # 15596614). This is the round
black
> "plug" in the filter housing visible when the filter is removed. The
> plastic in these units would crack and allow air in and/or fuel out. It
> will appear as though the "O" ring is leaking and replacing the ring (PN #
> 22591) will not correct the problem. In addition to leaks, this
malfunction
> may also cause the motor to run rough and create a high volume of exhaust
> smoke.
>
> A retrofit kit was sent out to fix this problem. These kits may be
> available from some of the surplus dealers. I also have a few of these
> available if you cannot find them elsewhere.
>
> Jim
>
>
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