Go back
Oil Pump Fault Finding
 

Cause

Remedy

NO OIL FLOW AT NOZZLE

Oil level below intake line in supply tank

Fill tank with oil.

 

Clogged strainer or filter

Remove and clean strainer. Replace filter element.

 

Clogged nozzle

Replace nozzle.

 

Air leak in intake line

Tighten all fitting in intake line. Tighten unused intake port plug. Check filter cover and gasket.

 
Restricted intake line

(High vacuum reading)

Replace any kinked tubing and check any valves in intake line. Check Form 440100 for line sizes.

 

A two-pipe system that becomes airbound

Check for and insert by-pass plug. Make sure return line is below oil level in tank.

 

A single-pipe system that becomes airbound

Loosen gage port plug or easy flow valve and bleed oil for 15 seconds after foam is gone in bleed hose. Check intake line fittings for tightness. Check all pump plugs for tightness.

 

Slipping or broken coupling

Tighten or replace coupling.

 

Rotation of motor and fuel unit is not the same as indicated by arrow on pad at top of unit

Install fuel unit with correct rotation. See Form No. 440100.

 

Frozen pump shaft

Return unit to approved service station or Suntec factory for repair. Check for water and dirt in tank.

OIL LEAK

Loose plugs or fittings

Dope with good quality thread sealer. Retighten.

 

Leak at pressure adj. screw or nozzle plug

Washer may be damaged. Replace the washer or O-Ring.

 

Blown seal (single-pipe system)

Check to see if by-pass plug has been left in unit. Replace fuel unit.

 

Blown seal (two-pipe system)

Check for kinked tubing or other obstructions in return line. Replace fuel unit

 

Seal leaking

Replace fuel unit.

 

Cover

Tighten cover screws or replace damaged gasket.

NOISY OPERATION

Bad coupling alignment

Loosen fuel unit mounting screws slightly and shift fuel unit in different positions until noise is eliminated. Retighten mounting screws.

 

Air in inlet line

Check all connections. Use only good flare fittings.

 

Tank hum on two-pipe system and inside tank

Install return line hum eliminator, in return line.

PULSATING PRESSURE

Partially clogged strainer or filter

Remove and clean strainer. Replace filter element.

 

Air leak in intake line

Tighten all fittings.

 

Air leaking around cover

Be sure strainer cover screws are tightened securely. Check for damaged cover gasket.

LOW OIL PRESSURE

Defective gage

Check gage against master gage, or other gage. 

 

Nozzle capacity is greater than fuel unit capacity

Replace fuel unit with unit of correct capacity.  See Form No. 440100 for GPH, P.S.I., and R.P.M.

IMPROPER NOZZLE CUT-OFF

To determine the cause of improper cut-off, insert a pressure gage in the nozzle port of the fuel unit. After a minute of operation shut burner down. If the pressure drops from normal operating pressure and stabilizes, the fuel unit is operating properly and air is the cause of improper cut-off. If, however, the pressure drops to 0 P.S.I., fuel unit should be replaced.

NOTE: The A-70 pump circuitry is designed to give a high cut-off of superb quality. Never use the amount of pressure drop as an indication of the quality or speed of cut-off.

 

Filter leaks

Check face of cover and gasket for damage.

 

Strainer cover loose

Tighten 4 screws on cover.

 

Air pocket between cut-off valve and nozzle

Run burner, stopping and starting unit, until smoke and after-fire disappears.

 

Air leak in intake line

Tighten intake fittings. Tighten unused intake port and return plug.

 

Partially clogged nozzle strainer

Clean strainer or change nozzle.

 

Leak at nozzle adapter

Change nozzle and adapter.

 

 

Many, Many more ranges available. Phone (01934) 642277or email: ecs@energycontrolsandspares.com for details.