Here at The Diesel Page we've not gone into much detail about engine rebuilding because the required knowledge and access to specialized equipment are beyond most of us. We've recommended you locate a local engine rebuilding center near where you live, and use them to do your diesel engine ...
professionals will use a gauge to check the pressure and make sure it's up to specs. Another way is to remove the paper filter, see if it's full of gas, and blow it out in the proper direction (flow goes towards the carb or fuel injector, there should be an arrow on the filter)...
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