Fuel pump question! Please help

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08-21-2015, 01:01 PM

Josh Glover

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Fuel pump question! Please help

Please help. I was taking the mechanical fuel pump out of my 1997 Powerstroke f250 turbo diesel. The bottom plunger part broke off and fell down into the cam area. Can i leave it there? Or is there an easier way of getting it out than taking apart the whole engine. Thanks!

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08-21-2015, 06:25 PM

Lou Braun

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Several years ago a Forum member had the same problem and was able to fish out the broken piece with a magnet.

Try searching the 7.3 diesel forum. I'll bet that this has happened to several other folk.

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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...p-pushrod.html

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[QUOTE=Josh Glover;15585630]Please help. I was taking the mechanical fuel pump out of my 1997 Powerstroke f250 turbo diesel. The bottom plunger part broke off and fell down into the cam area. Can i leave it there? Or is there an easier way of getting it out than taking apart the whole.

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