When a diesel-powered piece of construction equipment starts losing power, running rough, or burning through fuel faster than usual, the injection pump is often the first place mechanics look. It’s ...

We return to our old tractor and attempt to repair its diesel injection pump, cleaning and freeing a sticking valve before reassembling the fuel system. Despite bleeding the fuel lines and trying ...

Diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios than gasoline engines, and fuel is injected under much higher pressure. An injection pump, usually driven by a belt or chain linked to the ...

455E track loader resurrection — After rebuilding the engine and running it for a while, the machine began running rough. The ...

It’s been more than a decade since high-pressure common-rail technology revolutionized the diesel industry. With its first application appearing on the ’01 LB7 Duramax engine, it should come as no ...

The fuel injection pump is the heart of the diesel engine. Precisely delivered fuel maintains a rhythm or timing that keeps the engine running smooth. Simultaneously, the pump also controls the amount ...

Diesel engines are known for their durability, especially when they’re properly maintained and supplied with clean fuel.