Stu, I think you mean in your CUCV...None of my (3) CUCV's have ever had
that problem
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stu Ellis" <stuellis@mediaone.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] CUCV fuel filter air leak?
> 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
> >
> >
> > NOTE NEW ADDRESS----NOTE NEW ADDRESS---NOTE NEW ADDRESS------AS OF
> > JANUARY 4, 2001---------
> >
> >
> > Jim Gilmore
> > 13 Broadway 3rd floor
> > Jim Thorpe, PA. 18229
> >
> > 570-325-5216 phone
> >
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