Ok, have read lots of "my pumps bad" "yeah man that sucks" more or less.

So, yes there are fuel prob's with the Cummins. Who can give some good clarification on the subject that seems generally spoken of?

#1....PUMPS. Which should be OEM replaced or aftermarket?
#2....PRICE. How much for OEM, how much for aftermarket?
#3....REPLACEMENT. Can you replace yourself vs shop and difficulty involved, experience recommened
#4....PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. Yes a pressure gauge in the cab, what else?

I'm just try'n to gather information into one place to find it as it seems a lot of people are looking/searching/reading around as I am myself. Feel free to add anything to it as I know that doesn't cover it all.........I would say best ot cover the whole fuel system and break down the options. Just my thought.........help GREATLY appreciated!!!!!

 

#4 ...Use a fuel treatment that adds lubrication to the fuel.
Fill yer tank slow to let the gas station filters do their job and also not pull any water from the underground tanks.
Keep the fuel tank at 1/2 full or better to give fuel a chance to cool some before going through the motor again.

 

Another strike against Oregon. Can't pump yer own fuel

 

#3 yes. It's a simple job that just seems complex. The only special tool you need is to push the pump out of the gears. And to know the round protrusion from the front of the case screws off.

 

ok, one more

the pump isn't so much defective (oops, old time to quit working) but more due to the pumps not working together as due to clogged filter? what specificly are the causes of failure