484 Fuel Filter and Bowl Assembly

On my model, there is only one fuel filter on the lower left side behind the between the clutch and the alternator.

When I got down there to look at it, the bowl was gone, the filter was dinged up, and so I removed several bolts and washers and gaskets.

I ordered a couple of new filters and bowls from a (relatively) local IH dealer and received them today so I went back out to the tractor to try and assemble it.

Because I'm not exactly sure how it looked before I started, I had a hard time figuring out how to put it back together so that it would seal just right. I think I'm close, but it doesn't feel 100% solid.

I decided to try and start it, but I could never get fuel to come into the bowl, and so I can get it to start at this point. (Now, I have to charge my batt!)

Does anyone know how the filter goes back on with the bowl or could take pictures and let me know?

If I'm pretty close, how can I get fuel to travel down toward the bowl. The tractor is facing downhill, so gravity should be my friend here. I've put in a couple of gallons of fuel, but it just doesn't seem to be getting pulled down.

Thanks for help,

Jay

I use the same CPR method but did not want to suggest it.

Good luck with your 484.
JimB

Link

Then search for your model number on the page that opens. Fuel filters are under POWER page 12-34 and 35.

Re bleeding the fuel system, there is a bleed screw on top of the fuel filter assembly (Item #12) on parts page. Open that screw a few turns and let fuel flow until there are no air bubbles coming out the bleed screw. Then close bleed screw. Put OFF/START/RUN control lever to START position and crank engine. DON'T crank engine for more than 60 seconds at a time to prevent over heating starter motor. If engine does not start within two 60 second cranking attempts then you will have to loosen an injector line at the rear of the Diesel injection pump and then crank engine again. BECAREFULL when you loosen the injector line because this is Diesel fuel under 3200 PSI and can cause serious injury.

Another thing that helps is to put small amount (10 to 15lbs) of air pressure in the fuel tank.

Good Luck
JimB