Drash Isuzu 4LE1 engine issue

[Suprman]

Hoping someone has some knowledge of this engine. I have a Drash generator it has an Isuzu 4LE1 PV-02 engine. Its an earlier model around 1999 I believe, with the 4 individual injection pumps on the fuel rail and the solenoid/speed control to the left. The fuel rail will not move to the left and open so the engine will not start. Its not stuck hard though I can shimmy it back and forth. The gen sat for several years I am thinking maybe one of the four fuel pumps is stuck in a down position and is preventing the rail from sliding left to operating position. Can I just remove the pumps one at a time? Do I need any special know how or tools to do this? I dont want to cause damage.
Thanks
Will
will atpawnkingdotcom

 

[Guyfang]

As far as I can remember, you can, (and should) remove one injector at a time. When all are removed at one time, its much more difficult to get them back in on the rail correctly. Much more difficult.

 

[Suprman]

The injection pumps are in a row in the fuel rail the injectors are up on the head.

 

[Guyfang]

I ment injector pumps, Sorry!

 

[Suprman]

Do they have a part that can get stuck down from sitting over time that would prevent the fuel rail from releasing into the run position?

 

[Guyfang]

Yes. I would pull them out one at a time and actuate them by hand. Could be water in them at some time, rusted up, maybe dirt/crud.

 

[Suprman]

Thanks. I think it sat unused for many years. I didn't see any evidence of rust or water though.

 

[bimota]

Drash Isuzu diesel side shots

Is this the same Isuzu pictures attached? Can you post side shots of yours? Isuzu makes a great diesel if we can get them back to original setup.

 

[Suprman]

Yup looks the same. I got mine running a few days ago. One inj pump was stuck from sitting for many years. Got it out, soaked in in break free gun lube and it freed up. Fired right up once I put it all back together. If you hook up your fuel lines and take the fuel solenoid out the rack should move freely in and out you can test run it without the solenoid. Just stick your finger in the hole and push the rack to shut the engine off.

 

[bimota]

photos please

So please do a quick photo and upload - we need to reconnect back to factory.

Glad to hear you got yours running - hopefully we'll be there in a few days!

Yup looks the same. I got mine running a few days ago. One inj pump was stuck from sitting for many years. Got it out, soaked in in break free gun lube and it freed up. Fired right up once I put it all back together. If you hook up your fuel lines and take the fuel solenoid out the rack should move freely in and out you can test run it without the solenoid. Just stick your finger in the hole and push the rack to shut the engine off.

 

[Suprman]

Its all closed and covered right now. I can get it out in a few days. Email me will atpawnkingdotcom I will forward you the manual.
Will

 

[Guyfang]

The sad thing about DRASH is that most of the old rigs were produced in so many different configurations, that it's impossible to get the "right" TM. There were 3 different engines, and 2-3 main gens.

 

[Suprman]

I got mine emailed to me from Drash tech support. They looked it up from the trailer data plate. They have excellent support even with the item in private hands.
Will

 

[Guyfang]

Tats the only way to get the right books! Info from the trailer data plate. DRASH is good. Our contact here was a guy named Tim Dunn, super dude!

 

[trooper632]

Its all closed and covered right now. I can get it out in a few days. Email me will atpawnkingdotcom I will forward you the manual.
Will

Will, I just bought one of these with the isuzu diesel in it could you email the manual please. I havent picked it up yet but would like to have a manual, (Email address removed) , thanks in advance, trooper632@yahoo.com

 

[Suprman]

That was years ago I dont know if I still have it