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Specifications
Automotive
Distributor-Type Fuel Injection Pumps B3.9 and B5.9 Engines
Maximum Inlet Restriction to the Fuel Transfer Pump Must Not Exceed 100 mm Hg [4 in
Hg]Maximum Allowable Return Line Restriction 518 mm Hg [20.4 in Hg]Maximum Allowable
Pressure Drop across Fuel Filter 35 kPa [5 psi]Maximum Inlet Pressure to the Injection Pump Must
Not Exceed 70 kPa [10 psi]

In-Line-Type Fuel Injection Pumps B3.9 and B5.9 Engine

Maximum Inlet Restriction to the Fuel Transfer Pump Must Not Exceed 100 mm Hg [4 in Hg]Fuel
Transfer Pump Minimum Output Pressure 175 kPa [25 psi] at Rated rpmFuel Filter Restriction
(maximum pressure drop across filters) 35 kPa [5 psi]Fuel Pressure Gallery Pressure 140 kPa [20
psi] at Rated rpmFuel Return Maximum Restriction 518 mm Hg [20.4 in Hg]

Industrial Applications
For performance and fuel rate values, refer to the Engine Data Sheet or the fuel injection pump
for the particular model involved.

Distributor-Type and In-Line-Type Fuel Injection Pumps

Engine Idle Speed 700 to 1000 rpmMaximum Fuel Inlet Restriction to Lift Pump 14 kPa [4 in
Hg]Maximum Allowable Return Line Restriction 69 kPa [20 in Hg]Fuel Pressure Range at Fuel
Filter Outlet (engine cranking) 21 to 28 kPa [3 to 4 psi]Fuel Pressure Range at Fuel Filter Inlet
(engine running at idle) 34 to 48 kPa [5 to 7 psi]Maximum Pressure Drop across Fuel Filter 34 kPa
[5 psi]Fuel Drain Line Maximum Restriction 70 kPa [10 psi]Fuel Transfer Pump Minimum Output
Pressure (low flow) 37.9 kPa [5.5 psi]Fuel Transfer Pump Minimum Output Pressure (high flow)
172 kPa [25 psi]Minimum Fuel Injection Pump Gallery Pressure (low flow fuel transfer pump) 82.7
kPa [12 psi]Minimum Fuel Injection Pump Gallery Pressure (high flow fuel transfer pump) 140 kPa
[20 psi]Fuel Inlet Maximum Temperature 70°C [158°F]

Engine Minimum Cranking Speed 110 rpm

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Last Modified: 23-Apr-2007

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