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Well adjusting the injector pump seems to have solved my problems. She cranked MUCH better today and the surging at idle is gone! I need to lower the idle now but that's easy enough. I took some pictures today and she'll be for sale in the next day or so! :(
So I did some more research and came across a video on Youtube about the IP timing. I checked mine and it was about 1/8" off the mark. I advanced it and it seems to be running much better . . . no more surging.
Won't know if I've cured the hard start issue till tomorrow.
So I began the process of replacing the remaining rubber lines today. Step 1 was to replace the line between the filter and pump and the return line from the injection pump with clear lines so I can see what's going on. Step 2 was to pull the bed and replace the rubber lines at the tank and the...
That's definitely part of the plan, but first I want to figure out why i don't have power to the temp sensor and fast idle solenoid. When I install the clear fuel lines suggested above I'll go ahead and do the bed and only have to re-prime the system once.
First I’ll say I’m no diesel mechanic but I’ve done a LOT of searching both in the forum and the TM’s. After many months of trying I need a little help . . .
SYMPTOMS
About 7 or 8 months ago my truck (an ’86 M1031) became hard to start. I’d have to crank it for 30 – 45 seconds before it would...
I read a few posts where people were talking about what a PITA it is to change the fuel pump. Holy Smoke they weren't kidding! It fought me every step of the way! But at least it's done. I hope to re-prime the system tomorrow if it doesn't rain and see if I've found my problem.
It's been a while since I posted so I thought I'd add a few updates. My starter was beginning to give me problems so I replaced it with a new gear reduction unit which works great. I did have to get a new support bracket from from the local dealership but they had it in stock so no issues.
I...
Here's a pic of the 205 out of my '86 M1031. It's a long shaft with a figure 8 adapter, although I think it's somewhat of an oddball.
And the adapter . . .
I just replaced all the bulbs with LED's from superbrightleds.com.
No brake controller . . . I don't plan on towing anything too heavy.
On the winch, are you talking about in the front or rear? If front, I've seen a few guys mount the smaller winches between the frame rails, but I haven't done...