Table 3-25. Generator Engine - No Fuel or Insufficient Fuel troubleshooting

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TM-55-1905-219-14-3 Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1667 Class Boston Hull Numbers 1667-1670 NSN 1905-00-168-5764 Manual

Air leaks

TM 55-1905-219-14-3

Table 3-25. Generator Engine - No Fuel or Insufficient Fuel

Troubleshooting.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Air leaks.

Step 1. Check for low fuel supply.

The fuel tank should be filled above the level of the fuel suction tube.

Step 2. Check for loose connections or cracked lines between fuel pump and tank or

suction line in tank.

Perform a Fuel Flow Test and if air is present, tighten loose connections and

replace cracked lines. Refer to paragraph 3-72.

NOTE

Fuel flow should be 0.8 gallons per minute with engine at 1200 RPM.

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