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  1. 1800 Diesel

    MEP003A Issues

    Keith, I agree with you that diesels don't operate with manifold vacuum but there is a partial vacuum created in the cylinders during the diesel intake stroke which does draw oil into the cylinder via any worn valve guides or seals. Regarding the rings, I also agree that for regularly...
  2. 1800 Diesel

    MEP003A Issues

    On the oil consumption, are you seeing any blue smoke? If so this could mean bad rings, excessive wear on the valve guides or seals. Also did you check for leakage around the oil filter gasket? Another leak point could be the crankshaft seals which would show up as black oil accumulations on...
  3. 1800 Diesel

    MEP003A Issues

    Take a look at the sticky thread on the DC charging system. It has good info for sorting out issues with that system. In addition to that I would also recommend you test each battery & confirm both are fully charged & have no dead cells. Also, remove the 4 connectors & clean the terminals &...
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