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Good thought re: fuel pump diaphram. Don't remember if the military pump has a vent hole in the pump that will weep fuel if you have a ruptured diaphragm. My thought is that the truck needs to get run with the hand throttle set to run some above idle until normal operating temperature - maybe an...
I saw that the truck did start and run once in the interim made me suspect a loss of compression issue. Especially after ignition system was checked. Did you try a spray of starting ether?
Like I mentioned, pull the plugs and spray P.B. Blaster or the like in the spark plug holes directed...
When you say "lifter cover" what exactly is that? I have not heard that term before. Looking down on the engine all I see is the head (where the spark plugs screw in).
Could you clarify?
That is the rectangular cover under the exhaust manifold. The operator's TM has good instructions. Perhaps...
If the starter is spinning the engine well, check the compression. If the compression is poor, pull the lfter cover and observe the valves for proper action as soldier B works the starter. May be as simple as rust on the valve stems after disuse. If that is the problem, spray penetrating oil in...
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