FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is a lift pump
A
Is a low pressure fuel pump that pulls diesel from the fuel tank and sends to injection pump or fuel rail
2
Q
Define injection pump
A
Pressurizes fuel and delivers to injectors
3
Q
Define fuel rail
A
Metal pipe that’s distributes fuel to the fuel injectors (sits between injection pump & injectors)
4
Q
Define injectors
A
Nozzles that sprays fuel directly into the combustion chamber
5
Q
Components of fuel delivery system
A
- Fuel tank
- Lift pump
- Fuel filter
- Fuel injection pump
- Fuel rail
- Fuel injectors
- Return line
6
Q
Define fuel sensor
A
Measures the amount of fuel in the tank
