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Old May 1, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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VE pump problems...

Well my pump went bad so I order a new one and installed it. After following the procedures to bleed the system and double checking everything I tried to start the truck with no luck. After doing another double check the only way the truck will start is if I press the accelerator pedal and keep it press. If the pedal go to the half way point I starve and the engine shuts down. With pedal all the way down I was able to check if there was any air in the lines the truck responded as it should missing when the high psi lines are loosen and going back to normal once returned, but the problem still there. The only way it will run is if I press the pedal and even when is press all the way the rpm’s are really low. Any help? I forgot to mention when I got the new pump I install a 3200 rpm spring also. I didn’t change the settings on the pump. Could that be a problem too? I also check the TPS for proper operation since that was the possible cause of my problem as per the local Dodge dealer service department. With the key on measures 1.3 volts on idle stop and 3.75 on full open stop.
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Old May 1, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Sounds like indexing is off on the pump. Try to move it a little tighter!
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Old May 1, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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TPS has nothing to do with the engine. When you say the pump went bad, what happened? I bet the problem is not the pump. I bet it is a fuel problem. Sucking air or a restriction. And as the previous poster said you could have the throttle lever off a notch or two. It takes alot of care and 4 hands to assemble the lever correctly
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Old May 1, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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i'm betting on the throttle shaft indexing being off by a tooth or 2.

this is from a '90 non i/c pump but this is where my indexing is set at...

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Old May 1, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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agreed with throttle indexing! I set it off a tooth or two once, and it will not idle, or idle dangerously low... and your top end is gone.

Shows what the "mechanics" at the dealership know.... idk, maybe they forgot they made Cummins before 94!! i know some of the newer Cummins use the TPS for throttle input (24v I think),
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Old May 1, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Thank you guys. Wich way should i go clockwise or counter?
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Old May 1, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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turn the SHAFT counter-clockwise. start with one hash mark. if it still doesn't, then turn it counter-clockwise one more.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbo486
turn the SHAFT counter-clockwise. start with one hash mark. if it still doesn't, then turn it counter-clockwise one more.
My bad for telling you wrong on 1stgen, It is counter clockwise.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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Talking

Thank you guys...The Beast is awake...
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