Fuel filter is easily accessible. See Figure

10.8.There are two lines exiting the pressure regula- tor. One is a regulated pressure line that feeds the fuel rail via the fuel filter. The second line is a return line. The third line is a high pressure feed from the fuel pump. See Figure 10.8.

M48 Tank

10.9.The fuel filter is easily accessible. See Figure 10.9.

Regulated pressure to rail, via filter

Vacuum barb (not used for this application)

To fuel rail

From pump

Return to tanks

High pressure from fuel pump

Figure 10.8

NOTE: There are two potential failure modes for pressure regulators. They may reduce the pres- sure too far, or they may not reduce the pressure far enough. The second mode is more common.

NOTE: If too much pressure is delivered to the injectors, the engine will run extremely rich. The problem will be very pronounced at idle, but will clear up to some extent under high load / open throttle conditions.

NOTE: When an engine has run dramatically rich, correct the core problem and change the oil before continued operation. Oil dilution that may result from the rich condition may cause hydro- lock and/or catastrophic engine failure.

NOTE: Check fuel pressure by connecting a fuel pressure gauge of adequate range (eg. NAPA / Balkamp part number BK.700-1089) to the shrader valve on the fuel rail. This will check regulated fuel pressure. If fuel pressure at the shrader valve is below 36 PSI, isolate the fuel pump, and check output pressure and volume.

Fuel filter

Figure 10.9

NOTE: Use only identical factory replacement fuel filters. Filters that are not capable of func- tioning at 3 bar. may rupture, leak, or disinte- grate internally.

NOTE: Prime the fuel filter with a few ounces of fuel when installing it. The initial pressure surge into a dry filter may damage filtering medium.

NOTE: Fuel filters should be replaced at regular intervals specified in the Operator’s Manual. A blocked fuel filter puts extra load on the pump. creating extra heat. This may lead to shortened fuel pump life. Fuel pumps are much more expensive than fuel filters. A blocked filter may not present symptoms until the blockage is sub- stantial enough to damage the fuel pump.

10.10.After the filter, the fuel reaches the fuel rail. The fuel rail feeds the injectors. See Figure 10.10.

M48 specifications

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