Bang!! Pop-Pop-Pop-Pop....

[gimpyrobb]

That is a common trick in the heavy equipment world. Loosen the injectors and then start the engine. Usually they all come busting out of there bores and spraying all over the place. Of course you must shut the engine down quickly ! Sometimes the hold-down bolts will break though so be careful if you do try this trick.

Or just spin it over with the starter, no fuel involved. With the others out of their bore, the motor should spin quick.

 

[rustystud]

Or just spin it over with the starter, no fuel involved. With the others out of their bore, the motor should spin quick.

You don't get the build-up of pressure like you do when the engine is running. For mildly stuck injectors I'm sure just spinning the engine would work though.

 

[WillWagner]

Starting an engine with fuel lines off of an injector is NOT a good idea. Ever see what high pressure fuel does to soft tissue? Just pull the head with the injector in the bore. Maybe it won't come out for a reason, like the nozzle all mushroomed over.

 

[rustystud]

Starting an engine with fuel lines off of an injector is NOT a good idea. Ever see what high pressure fuel does to soft tissue? Just pull the head with the injector in the bore. Maybe it won't come out for a reason, like the nozzle all mushroomed over.

I never said take the injection lines off ! I said to loosen the injector mounting bolts.

 

[maa45069]

I think you should make a how to video! best of luck with the fix. I hope it goes well and smooth

 

[ivbeenrokd]

Well, it's been awhile since I posted on this. We've had many delays with personal stuff and a couple of work delays (cracked injector nut, broken turbo bolts, etc.) but we started it up Friday, drove it Saturday, and changed oil/coolant Saturday as well. Thank you all for the advice and tips on how to get it back on the road. I'll probably be a little nicer to it now and hope for a long time before having to deal with that again.

John