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RE: Re: RE: IP problem for the experts
Thanks, I have one to practice on, so maybe I can fix the one on the LDS465-2. The fuel delivery spring can be replaced and if repolishing the fuel plunger works, I should be okay.
I don't have the 1-11/16 socket required to turn the crank shaft on the...
As usual, a small problem leads to more and more "work", in order to trouble shoot the IP and remove/replace the hydraulic head, I need to turn the engine over by hand and since the automatic transmission effectively hides any access to a drive shaft to turn, the radiator had to come off.
It...
To summarize what we have so far, the fuel plunger moves up and down by the action of the cam on the main shaft of the IP.
It is also rotated by a guide, which according to the manual, will shear if the plunger "freezes" in the bore.
All surfaces of the plunger and bore are lapped for a near...
We are talking about the xm757 8x8, which hasn't been operated since 2001.
The fuel now is almost 100% low sulfur diesel with some canola oil (fresh from the store) for lubricity....maybe I need more veggie oil. :-)
The problem is that the plunger isn't returning to its low position. I put some...
Background:
The governor and associated parts of the IP on the LDS465-2 appeared very sticky a couple of days ago, so I removed the FDC and exrecised all the parts and lubed them liberally.
This morning I cranked the engine and it started nicely. The "gas" pedal was very responsive and all...