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Id take the hyd head thats currently on there off. The plunger might move up and down, but if the button on the bottom fell off(which is common) you wont have the correct stroke to pump fuel.
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?69241-Removing-rebuilding-reinstalling-Hydraulic-Head
Sounds like you just need to keep turning the fuel up. Honestly there is little difference in the motors, I have a tuned LDT in my M62 wrecker and it moves the truck just fine. For the money you would spend on swapping out the LDT IP for an LDS IP, you wouldn't be very far ahead. Also, have you...
It might be 180* out of time.
Set the timing mark on the harmonic balancer and check to see if you can see the red scored tooth on the hydraulic head.
If not, its not timed right.
Lots of info in this link. I put mine in the manifold before the turbo.
The in-tank pump puts out 5-7psi, then the booster pump on the IP bumps that up to 60psi depending on rpm.
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?19089-Pyrometers&highlight=
That one looks like a gas model. Honestly its hit or miss on them. It seems that if you wnat to buy them, they are pricey but if you want to sell them, there is not much interest. I'd look on egay to see if there is any listed, and sell it at a little lower price point if you want it to move.
I wouldn't mess with the timing just yet. First, I'd try increasing the fuel delivery rate. If the FDC isnt bypassed, I'd do that first, that essentially turns up your fuel.
Also, I suggest installing a pyrometer. That will tell you when you have too much fuel. Too much, and you'll end up...
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