Case Drott 3330 does not start after sitting for 3 years

JRK · 2026-07-30T06:54:42.000Z

I tried to start and old Case drott 3330 Carrydeck Crane after sitting for a long time. it is located inside a building so no rain or cold issues. I changed the fuel filters, the fuel lines, the feed pump and the stop solenoid. bleeding the fuel filters works fine and I also get fuel to the pump inlet. but there is no fuel coming out of the injection line before the injectors. Engine is Case 188D Diesel Engine Serial 2895631 Pump Roosa Master Typ B0431 KT 2830 the engine worked fine before it was left there and has only about 3500hours

Started by JRKJul 30, 202624 replies

JRKSenior MemberAug 3, 2026#21
Ogodd idea I will try tomorrow with computer
JRKSenior MemberAug 3, 2026#22
And typing is also better with the computer
thepumpguyscSenior MemberAug 3, 2026#23
If the MV is free to move.. And ur not getting fuel AT THE LOOSENED LINES.. The problem is most likely stuck pumping plungers in the rotor..(as in Head and Rotor) Good luck. TPG
JRKSenior MemberAug 5, 2026#24
I had not much time yesterday to check. but I think starter speed is too slow .There was a welding connector installed some years ago instead of a battery switch. feels worn out. I'm leaving for France on the weekend . will check after the holiday
JRKSenior MemberAug 5, 2026#25
thepumpguysc said: If the MV is free to move.. And ur not getting fuel AT THE LOOSENED LINES.. The problem is most likely stuck pumping plungers in the rotor..(as in Head and Rotor) Good luck. TPG Click to expand... If plungers are stuck do you see a chance to get them loose without rebuilding the pump? the distance between the pump and the frame is about 1 inch. I'm not sure how to look in the pump window without pulling the engine. For me to understand; the pump looks almost similar to a CAV pump installed on a Perkins Engine.

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