The BFM1013 diesel engine uses a unit pump fuel system. For diesel engines using a unit pump fuel supply system, the maintenance and upkeep of the unit pump are completely different from those of traditional diesel engine injection systems, with many special requirements, which brings many troubles to users and maintenance personnel. Due to the special nature of the BFM1013 diesel engine's injection system, most of its usage and maintenance work revolves around the fuel system. If maintenance is not done properly, problems often occur in the fuel system, leading to the diesel engine's inability to operate normally. Therefore, mastering the key points of this diesel engine's maintenance is very important.
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(1) Method for Bleeding Air from the Low-Pressure Fuel Circuit
The BFM1013 diesel engine's fuel system uses a unit pump fuel supply system, which has certain special requirements for purging air from the fuel system. Because unit fuel injection pumps require high fuel pre-pressure, there are two systems: 0.3MPa and 0.5MPa (only one system is typically used for a specific diesel engine). Normally, the pressure is no lower than 0.2MPa (0.3MPa system) and 0.45MPa (0.5MPa system). Therefore, in a 0.5MPa system, the spring force of the return bolt is much greater than in an inline pump, making purging with a regular hand pump very difficult. Improper operation can make it difficult to remove air. Incomplete purging may cause difficulty starting the diesel engine or prevent it from starting altogether, and may also cause cavitation in the unit pump and pump chamber.
①BFM1013 Diesel Engine Fuel System Purging Methods If the diesel engine cannot start due to air in the fuel system, the following three purging methods are recommended.
a. Before purging, loosen the high-pressure fuel line clamping nut on the injector and use a hand pump to pressurize and bleed the fuel until all high-pressure fuel lines flow with fuel free of air bubbles. Then tighten the high-pressure fuel lines to complete the purging process.
b. Before purging, loosen the high-pressure fuel line nut on the unit pump and use a hand pump (Figure 1-19) to pressurize and bleed the fuel until all high-pressure fuel line outlets flow with fuel free of air bubbles. Then tighten the high-pressure fuel line nut to complete the purging process.
Figure 1-19 Hand pump for BFM1013 diesel engine
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Figure 1-21 Draining Water from the Oil-Water Separator Water Collector
a. Loosen the bleed screw plug on top of the fuel filter and use the hand pump on the coarse filter to purge until the fuel filter is full of fuel and the fuel flowing from the bleed screw plug no longer contains air bubbles. Then tighten the bleed screw plug.
b. Loosen the bleed screw plug on top of the unit pump chamber. Use a hand pump to bleed the system until the pump chamber is full of fuel and no more air bubbles emerge. Then tighten the bleed screw plug.
c. Loosen the connectors between the high-pressure fuel lines and the injectors of each cylinder. Use a hand pump to purge the air from the high-pressure fuel lines until fuel flows out. Then tighten the connectors.
d. After bleeding, wipe off any fuel that has flowed onto the diesel engine and chassis before starting the diesel engine.
e. Do not use the starter motor to pull the diesel engine to bleed the system.
f. During bleeding, avoid splashing fuel onto the exhaust pipe, starter motor, and wiring harness (especially connectors). If fuel is accidentally splashed onto these surfaces, wipe them off immediately.
g. Ensure the fuel is clean and free from contamination during the bleeding process.
(2) Precautions for Using the Unit Pump Fuel Supply System
① Due to the high injection pressure of the unit pump, the fuel quality requirements are relatively strict. Therefore, the diesel engine fuel system should use at least a two-stage filtration system (coarse filter and fine filter). If possible, a dedicated oil-water separator filtration system can be added.
② The fuel should be clean light diesel oil that meets national standards and has undergone at least 2-3 days of sedimentation and filtration.
③ Replace the diesel fuel filter and clean the diesel fuel tank regularly.
④ Regularly drain water from the diesel fuel coarse filter equipped with an oil-water separator, as shown in Figure 1-21.
⑤ Ensure a clean work environment during disassembly and maintenance, and ensure the clean installation of the unit pump.
⑥ The unit pump high-pressure fuel line is a single-use component and generally cannot be reused after disassembly.
⑦ It is strictly forbidden to disassemble the high-pressure fuel line while the diesel engine is running. Because the pressure inside the high-pressure fuel line is as high as 180.0 MPa, and there is a pressure holding delay, the high-pressure fuel line should only be disassembled 1 minute after the engine has stopped. ⑧ When a diesel engine experiences problems such as difficulty starting, insufficient power, or easy stalling, the low-pressure fuel circuit system of the unit pump fuel system should be checked first.










