Re: [MV] Rough starting Mulifuel question

From: flyn3nvt@adelphia.net
Date: Wed Jan 05 2005 - 15:06:00 PST


 No comment
---- Chris Brunner <cjbrunner@optonline.net> wrote:
> Just a stupid question, but has he checked to make sure his glow plugs
> are working properly?
>
> Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
>
> > Received this question from a fellow deuce owner in Virginia. Since
> > I'm not an expert on diesel/multifuel engines, I'm presenting it to
> > the list for opinions.
> > Thanks,
> > Bjorn
> >
> >
> >> From: "Karl & Nancy Colbrunn" <colbrunn@QuixNet.net>
> >> Reply-To: "Karl & Nancy Colbrunn" <colbrunn@QuixNet.net>
> >> To: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
> >> Subject: Re: Response to your question for item #6502400710 - U.S.
> >> Army Mermite Food Cont
> >> Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 23:35:53 -0500
> >>
> >> Hello Bjorn,
> >> Thanks for getting back to me. I recently pick up a M35A2 from the
> >> DRMO out
> >> of Newport News, I'm fairly familiar with these, this is my third. When
> >> starting the truck after it has been sitting for awhile like over
> >> night, it
> >> is very hard to start. When turning the engine over it will run for
> >> only a
> >> few seconds and very rough. Each restart the engine will run a little
> >> longer
> >> and produce lots of white smoke. I was told the white smoke indicates
> >> air is
> >> in the fuel system. Once running (if I have not killed the batteries)
> >> the
> >> idle is more like a chugging and rough. Until it warms up, different
> >> throttle settings have little effect on idle speed. Once warmed up it
> >> runs
> >> and restarts great, with no smoke (white or black out the exhaust)
> >> and has
> >> average power. So far I have put in fresh fuel and replaced all three
> >> filters. When opening the fuel bleeder on the secondary filter, fuel
> >> sprays
> >> about 18" into the air, so I guess the in tank pump is supplying enough
> >> pressure to the injector pump. Pulled the injectors to see if the
> >> nozzles
> >> were damaged and checked the timing on the injector pump. The timing
> >> was not
> >> perfect, with the left most mark on the harmonic dampener lined up (LDT
> >> 465-1D) the mark in the pump inspection top port was off about 3/32".
> >> I did
> >> not feel this was out enough to mess with and it runs great when
> >> warmed up.
> >> Also removed the air filter to see if it was getting enough air
> >> volume. Also
> >> temporarily advanced the fuel ratio on the metering valve to increase
> >> its
> >> fuel supply. These had no effect on starting. Air temp was 40-50F
> >> during all
> >> this.
> >> Currently my thoughts are towards the injector pump or the injectors.
> >> Could
> >> it be loosing fuel pressure when sitting, are the injectors dripping
> >> fuel
> >> when sitting? The engine oil does not smell like diesel fuel.
> >> Ok, sorry for being long and I appreciate any of your thoughts.
> >> Thanks, Karl
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
> >> To: <colbrunn@quixnet.net>
> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 9:55 PM
> >> Subject: RE: Response to your question for item #6502400710 - U.S. Army
> >> Mermite Food Cont
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Hi Karl,
> >> > I'll send you a money order tomorrow.
> >> >
> >> > Not so sure that I can help you with the injection pump. What kind of
> >> > problem do you have?
> >> >
> >> > Bjorn
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > >From: colbrunn@quixnet.net
> >> > >Reply-To: colbrunn@quixnet.net
> >> > >To: super_deuce@hotmail.com
> >> > >Subject: Response to your question for item #6502400710 - U.S. Army
> >> Mermite
> >> > >Food Container
> >> > >Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 14:40:01 -0800
> >> > >
> >> >
> >> > >Dear artkid2,
> >> > >
> >> > >"Hi,
> >> > >I won your auction. Please, send me an invoice with a mailing
> >> address, I
> >> > >plan on mailing you a postal money order.
> >> > >Thanks,
> >> > >Bjorn"
> >> > >
> >> > >Bjorn,
> >> > >Shipping is $9.41 + 19.95 = $29.36 Money order is fine.
> >> > >I enjoy your articles in Military Vehicles Mag. I'm having a
> >> problem with
> >> > >an injector pump on my duece, hope I can discuss it with you. Karl
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
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