PUMP FAILS !

We look at the mechanical lift pump on diesel engines and how they can be a saviour or death of an engine !

Runaway footage from KT3406e

[jbz]

I was lucky enough to see a Leyland TL11TH, turbo horizontal being dyno tested after a rebuild.
As it was a bare engine the dyno spun it over to start it and it was checked for oil pressure and leaks
After four minutes or so the guy running the test indicated he was going to power test the engine.
The exhaust was the turbo outlet flange.
When the throttle shaft was opened the beast awoke.
With a very loud growl and a high pitched whoosh from the turbo, followed by a large cloud of diesel smoke the beast reached set governed speed.
It was then pulled down by the dyno till she began to slow and the resulting figure noted.
The engine was held at this point for about five minutes, just to prove she was fit for it.
243 horsepower she made and noise she made was epic.
When he shut the engine down he said to me, usually as soon as you give it the beans everyone clears off.
Frightened of the noise and smoke.
On the odd occasion when something goes wrong and the engine runs away, this whole shed is like a ghost town, only me and the engine in the place.

[kenmurray]

Well done. Far too often we old timers forget that some folks don't know what we do automatically. I would say raffle it & let the winner decide what to do with it.

[danpaddyandy]

“The turbo is just having its own mega party” 😂😂 love the storey telling 👌🏻

[neilporter]

As an interested non-farming person who has tinkered with petrol cars rather than diesel engines, I found this video both interesting and entertaining. And I learned how a runaway is caused (and how it often ends - bang!). Thanks for taking the time to explain things so well 😊

[philipsearls]

Oh Sir Muck I know how you feel, when I pointed out to someone the oil leak in their engine and it needed to be topped up and then repaired. They said, why put oil in when it's coming out. I rest my case. Keep on Mucking.

[laresmn]

Ball pein hammer for gaskets is the best! So good to see you do that. My Dad showed me that years ago and now I always do it that way. Over a century of wrenching can't be wrong!

[beyondnow]

I'm one those guy's that knows nothing about the mechanics of engine's but love watching yt channels of people like yourself and others take things apart and put em together. And at the end of the vid I'm none the wiser. However in this vid I actually understood what you where explaining. It was like basic mechanics for dummies like me. Thanks.

[wesbravo]

I'm not half terrible as an amateur mechanic, rebuilt a '64 Land Rover (even the engine - whoa!!) on a new frame back in the 90s, do all the maintenance on my Jeep TJ, but yeah - I'm a telephone man, haha! One of the best parts of your channel (aside from the mutual sense of humor we seem to share despite being seperated by an ocean) are these tutorials. I'm always learning something, brother.
Wes
Pittsburgh

[tomstitt]

RAFFLE
What a great video for explaining what a part does and how it works. Videos like this a godsend to more people than you probably think. More please. 👍

[bmortlock]

As usual, a right & proper show. Loved it her in Mississippi, USA !!! 🇺🇸👍🎯
Tip o' the Day:
On a mechanical fuel pump that leaks oil, the paper gasket can be replaced with a peace of used inner tube out of a lorry tyre.

[martinhopkins]

Raffle the old girl Mucker, great video as per usual😊 many years ago I had a 2566 terex dumper have a couple of turbo parties on me😮 main trouble being the semi auto box couldn't get neutral once she reved up, so had to ride it out😂

[stevedavies]

The pic u draw of lift pump looked like something from Jetsons 😂

[poorfarm-nnii]

Raffle it! Great video. You explained the pump really well. I have struggled trying to tell others how simple stuff works. When you’re turning wrenches at work and 3-4 other guys throwing in nonsense about what it might be. You know the guys who are like “have you tried unplugging it and plugging it back in?” This really illustrates it for any skill level. Keep up the good work!

[andrewjohnhatfield]

Raffle it, I’ve been witching your u tube for about 3 years and never put a comment to you I am Andrew in Australia love all the content .

[tonyjob]

A brilliant lesson.Brings back memories.

[whitesapphire]

Raffle for the

One day, I'll have me a Major of one persuasion or another - second tractor I ever drove, after the old Dexta.... Did a fair few, and sometimes in depth, repairs on the old bugger too!!!!

[paulcooper]

<--- Canadian, so not going to buy it and ship it, and don't want to win it and ship it ... just commenting for the algorithm!!!
Nice explanation on the lift pump.
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[raymondojala]

The engine you put in it nothing wrong with a little upgrade I would of done the same thing and keep it looking with the paint job give it a good cleaning an it should look good

[daveadams]

Raffle it !
Loving the explanation of the lift pump, I have a ford 3000 that won't start, I know naff all about engines - that's why its sitting rusting away in the garden. {I was saddened when you said you'd parted with yours)! For some of us your channel is pure escapism - we are all willing to learn, Keep up the good work
ATB
Dave

[Mike-kzyv]

Yes I'm a Carpenter and joiner mucker but I love learning about your content and how to restore Matador cabs 😅😅😅😅 love it brilliant as usual plus I have a 29 yr old hilux surf