Frustrated with idle

[Broke Down]

It only leaks in that one spot, well just on that side of the front head at least. There are no other leaks on the truck except for the breaks. I think it had just been gone through and barely used before it hit the auction.

Also the more I run the truck the better it runs, I noticed the fuel gauge going crazy now. I think all my worries will end here in a few months after I get to drive it a little more. My two boys love it, they ride round and round the property/driveway....lol. Keeps me motivated

 

[gimpyrobb]

Have you tried checking the torque on the nuts holding the manifolds? They can work loose too.

 

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No I haven't checked that, it seems the leak is between the head and the block. Is there an oil passage I missed looking at the manifolds? I seen where there was a water port on the intake by noticing the freeze plugs in the intake manifold. Sorry I'm still learning and reading.

 

[gimpyrobb]

The intake has coolant running through it. Your pic looks to me like fluid is coming from above the head/block split.

 

[RANDYDIRT]

Yep, what Gimp said.

Dirt

 

[dodgedougak]

This link will tell you how to set up your fuel pressure and idle. Well worth downloading and following. It is the Continental Motors troubleshooting guide. Tre link is:
http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTech...l engine.pdf
The first step assumes just the in-tank pump running, you need to have 5-7 psi. The second step requires the engine to be running at no-load, idle speed to produce 65-70 psi at the secondary filters. The TM tells you how to shim the pressure regulator to get the 65-70 psi. It then goes into setting the throttle linkage and throttle stop to get correct max no-load speed. Good stuff.

 

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Thanks guys!!!!

 

[Broke Down]

This link will tell you how to set up your fuel pressure and idle. Well worth downloading and following. It is the Continental Motors troubleshooting guide. Tre link is:
http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTech...l engine.pdf
The first step assumes just the in-tank pump running, you need to have 5-7 psi. The second step requires the engine to be running at no-load, idle speed to produce 65-70 psi at the secondary filters. The TM tells you how to shim the pressure regulator to get the 65-70 psi. It then goes into setting the throttle linkage and throttle stop to get correct max no-load speed. Good stuff.

Did I miss something? It says "Page not found".

 

[dutchguy]

Did I miss something? It says "Page not found".

Try going to JATONKA's M35 TM* download page
Look down near the bottom for "Troubleshooting the Multifuel Engine"

 

[Broke Down]

Thanks, I'll read it tonight when I get home!

 

[dodgedougak]

Thanks Dutchguy. This should be the complete link. Hope it works this time.

http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTechnicalManuals/troubleshooting the multifuel engine.pdf

 

[Broke Down]

it worked!!! at work on a pc now, i might need to print this.

 

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Double post, sorry guys.

 

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Just touching base and hopefully helping someone when they search this issue.

I read and read on this problem as much as I could. My truck ran fine before it sat for two years when my pops owned it. When I got it the idle was a mess, just watch the video on post #1. I added some new fuel after I ran most of the old out, added a gallon of old mixed gas and a quart of atf to the mix. Next I ran the truck in some hilly country to let my throttle be used lightly and heavily. Made a few runs and the truck will crank while not trying to run away, then the older is almost perfect as it settles in. Next I need to change the filters and a full brake job.

To the new guys, if your fuel system doesn't leak or have any loose fittings but gives an issue like described on my first post try running it for a long period of time. Add some gas and/or atf to the mix to clean some of the internals of the pump. Don't be bull headed and act like your problem will go away, slow down and start small then work your way out.