That little hand pump/primer thingie

[GregFrench]

What is the purpose of the little hand pump/primer-looking thingie on the side of the 2H engine?
I was playing around and unscrewed it then pulled it out to see what would happen, now I can't get it back to the stowed position.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Mad Jack]

Well, I found if the system is primed you got to open the bleeder push the level down, yes fuel will come out, lock the pump in place and close the bleeder.

 

[lowenbrau]

That's a good sign. It means.. 1) It doesen't leak and 2) there's no air in the system. Just open the bleeder valve on the fuel filter and let a little fuel out while you push the plunger back down. The penace is that it will pour all over your forearm and you'll smell like diesel for a week. That'll remind you to leave well enough alone

 

[brownbear]

Or start it up and while its running slowly push it in. Works

 

[GregFrench]

So it is OK to start it with it up?

 

[lowenbrau]

So it is OK to start it with it up?

yup

 

[Zekester]

It's ok to run with it up, but get it down, if it gets caught and breaks , it's a head ache..some are plastic and crunch easily...

 

[BURGER]

Also when you open the bleeder any of the diesel that spills on hosess and such clean it off as it may eat the hoses.

 

[prado t]

with the engine running carefull of moving parts push in slowly and turn clockwise