I bought this “non-runner” M1165A1 REV Truck (SN 315k) as a “parts truck” to salvage some things for my GMV, but decided to try and get it running. I’m chasing down all the problems and hit a wall I could use some help with.
When it arrived from GP, the serpentine belt was wrapped around the fan drive and the tensioner was missing, so I replaced those.
With fresh batteries, the truck started up, but ran very rough and blew white smoke (unspent fuel), as if glow plugs were bad. It lives! I was encouraged…
Sure enough, 2 out of 8 glow plugs tested bad (no continuity), and the start box was not supplying voltage to the glow plug wires. Replaced & tested all 8 glow plugs with Wellmans and put a brand new Nartron S3 start box in. Verified 24v to known good glow plugs and reconnected the batteries...
See the video at this point. The truck started up quicker, but still runs very rough and blows white smoke. (I also noticed oil pressure gauge doesn’t move). I’m hoping there isn’t a major internal engine problem, but am not sure what the above steps lead to at this point.
Any ideas?
When it arrived from GP, the serpentine belt was wrapped around the fan drive and the tensioner was missing, so I replaced those.
With fresh batteries, the truck started up, but ran very rough and blew white smoke (unspent fuel), as if glow plugs were bad. It lives! I was encouraged…
Sure enough, 2 out of 8 glow plugs tested bad (no continuity), and the start box was not supplying voltage to the glow plug wires. Replaced & tested all 8 glow plugs with Wellmans and put a brand new Nartron S3 start box in. Verified 24v to known good glow plugs and reconnected the batteries...
See the video at this point. The truck started up quicker, but still runs very rough and blows white smoke. (I also noticed oil pressure gauge doesn’t move). I’m hoping there isn’t a major internal engine problem, but am not sure what the above steps lead to at this point.
Any ideas?