Common rail engine Question

[DVolk]

I got a dumb question :



I have never seen a Comonrail engine pump so im not shure , But i have been wondering If a person could convert it to mechanicle engine useing a cummins PT pump from a 855 CI cummins since the hook into a fuel rail so to speak . Any ideas i dont even know if it be practicle just have been curious its a cheap to get pump and they make gobs of power stock and deliver lots of fuel .

 

[Bill Stockard]

I got a dumb question :



I have never seen a Comonrail engine pump so im not shure , But i have been wondering If a person could convert it to mechanicle engine useing a cummins PT pump from a 855 CI cummins since the hook into a fuel rail so to speak . Any ideas i dont even know if it be practicle just have been curious its a cheap to get pump and they make gobs of power stock and deliver lots of fuel .

No. They are completely two different systems. The PT system is a low pressure common rail that ustilizes the cam via push rods to fire the injectors whereas the 5. 9L HPCR is a high pressure common rail utilizing electronically controlled high speed electric solenoids.



Bill

 

[CKelley1]

bill that was a good explanation

 

[DVolk]

Ok thats what i didnt know , thanks

 

[AHolt]

Would be easier, cheaper, to buy mechanical pump, installs

on harmonic balancer.

 

[DVolk]

What pump do you use ?