Fuel lift pump testing – Lull 944E-42 Service Manual User Manual
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Engine: Cummins 4BT 3.9, B4.5T and QSB 4.5T
7.26
Model 644E-42/944E-42
Rev. 6/04
7.8.4
Fuel Lift Pump Testing
To test the diaphragm, remove the fuel inlet line (1 or 6) 
from the fuel lift pump (2 or 7). Block the fuel inlet with a 
finger and operate the hand plunger (3 or 8). A properly 
operating pump will provide suction that will remain until 
the finger is removed from the inlet.
a. Fuel Lift Pump Removal
1. If the vehicle has dual batteries, disconnect both
negative battery cables (11 and 12) from both 
batteries.
To access the lower battery (13), loosen the 
knob (14) far enough so that the lip (15) on the upper 
battery box clears the knob. Lift up the upper battery 
box (16) and swing it out, so that the box clears the 
hydraulic tank support bracket, to gain access to the 
lower negative battery cable (11). Disconnect the 
lower negative battery cable.
2. Clean debris from around the lift pump (2 or 7).
3. Disconnect the fuel inlet line (1 or 6).
4. Remove the capscrews (5 or 10), gasket, and fuel lift
b. Cleaning and Drying
Clean the exterior of the pump with mineral spirits and 
blow dry with compressed air.
Note: Parts replacement is not practical. The fuel lift 
pump is serviced as an entire assembly.
c. Fuel Lift Pump Installation
1. Clean the mounting surface on the cylinder block.
2. Install the fuel lift pump (2 or 7) with a new gasket.
Install and torque the capscrews (5 or 10) to 18 lb-ft 
(24 Nm).
3. Connect the fuel line (1 or 6). Bleed air from fuel
system (Refer to Section 7.8.6, “Bleeding Air From 
The Fuel System,” for proper procedures.)
4. If the vehicle has dual batteries, connect both
negative battery cables (11 and 12) to both 
batteries.
Connect the lower negative battery cable (11) to the 
negative (-) terminal on the lower battery (13). Swing 
the upper battery box (16) in and make sure that the 
lip (15) on the upper battery box slides below the 
knob (14). Secure in place with the knob (14).
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