If anyone here can offer some help this engine is similar to the 4D55 found in the D50 and Ranger, as I'm sure all of you already know:

Post from Delica.ca
Hi Guys,
well, it was bound to happen.

As some of you know, we've been travelling around North America for the last 6 months...East across canada, south to Florida, west to california and back up north to Vancouver...well, that was the plan. we've covered 50,000km in the last 12 months, and i must admit, it's done very well.

But, the delica died today in LA.

thankfully, it was just inside the campground, so its not stuck on an interstate somewhere.

but i need some help from some fellow delica people to diagnose and hopefully repair the thing.


Here's what happened:
started the car early morning, ran OK. it was cold overnight (2-3C) so took a minute to warm up. Drove about 500m and it started to really slow down, then it died. thats it.

so far, we've pulled the air filter. its clean (enough).
pulled a hose off the fuel filter (the one that heads towards the fuel pump). used the priming pump to push fuel through it and it flowed. so no blockage there.
after priming the system we tried starting the car and it "kicked" (fired) but didnt really start. it turns over, but doesnt run.

here is where we get a bit hazy: is the fuel pump mechanically driven from a belt on the front of the engine? does the fuel go:
tank - fuel filter - fuel pump - injectors - fuel pump - tank?
the belt is fine, it all spins and doesnt make any terrible noises.

Our GUESS is the fuel pump is gone, but what actually "goes" in these things?
now, if it IS the fuel pump, where can i get another one? any chance anyone up there has any contacts in LA?

sorry if this is a bit dis-jointed, just walked 5 miles to find an internet connection and dont have much time before it gets dark.

any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. if anyone knows of a good, cheap way of getting the deli back to vancouver it would be greatly appreciated as well.

thanks,
mark

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Ask the locals to point in the direction of any diesel mechanic.

Is there a mechanic who repairs tractors nearby? My experience is that they are good at fixing our 'small' diesel engines.

Thanks for the tip.

An update, he has found a mechanic who is familiar with the bosch pumps that are identical to ours to work on it. Should be up and running this week, I will update soon.