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I'll try that tomorrow morning...
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I Want to replace my leaking IP, Or get it re-built.
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How about the in tank lift pump? Is it putting out the right fuel pressure? Compression test the cylinders?
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The tank pump is working great. I didn't do a compression test as with the old IP everything was working great other than making oil...
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Sad to say but I think the pump is the problem. You've pretty much eliminated everything else. 
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By the way mhb285, if I do come on over to your side what kind of "cookies" do you have ? ! LOL !! 
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Removing the air filter didn't work. I'll be contacting AMBAC for assistance with this.
I'll let you know what happens with them.
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Mike Bogner
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White chocolate chip with macadamian nuts!By the way mhb285, if I do come on over to your side what kind of "cookies" do you have ? ! LOL !!
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So I got my "replacement" IP from AMBAC this week. I've installed it yesterday & attached everything except the radiator. I'll install that tomorrow morning when I've got my soldier B.
I set up the timing myself. I've got everything correct (see pictures) except I don't see the "Red Tooth" in the HH window...... should I still fire it up tomorrow or did I screw something up...
I set up the timing myself. I've got everything correct (see pictures) except I don't see the "Red Tooth" in the HH window...... should I still fire it up tomorrow or did I screw something up...
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Sometimes the too5h isn't red, but it should still have the little score or "groove". It you can't see it, your 180* out of time.
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Me too slow or you too fast Chris.
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Damm..... And my last gasket for the gear cover........
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Thats what she said.
You can pull the head if you don't want to ruin the gasket. Its more work but...
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I just ordered a gasket.......
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OK, I was able to save the gasket. Found the red tooth and got all the timing marks lined up. Needed 3x shots of cold start to get it started. It Smokes way more than it should. I can restart it for the 1st 5 min. with out a shot of cold start. After that needs a little shot to fire up. I think air is getting in some where? S#*T.........
I'm open to suggestions....
I'm open to suggestions....
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Is it possible I'm loosing my fuel prime between the tank & the IP?
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Went thru all my fuel lines & connectors. They all look very good. Even replaced my air filter. Won't start cold with out a shot of cold start..... will start OK when still warm for about 15 min. After that needs cold start........ Looks like I got another lemon IP.
Sending email to AMBAC requesting a 3rd quality tested replacement.... Maybe the 3rd time is the charm....I'm now a expert on pulling & replacing IP's..
Sending email to AMBAC requesting a 3rd quality tested replacement.... Maybe the 3rd time is the charm
....I'm now a expert on pulling & replacing IP's..
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PM headed your way.
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Thanks Chris.
I pulled off the front valve cover and it was not on the compression stroke position with the harmonic balancer in the timing mark. I spun it around 1 complete turn and lined the harmonic balancer up again & it was right in the middle of the #1 cylinder compression stroke. The front IP timing mark was still dead on , but the rear "red" tooth was not visible. With the radiator removed, I pulled the IP timing cover off and spun the IP over till the "red" tooth was visible . With all the timing marks set & the radiator back in & re-filled It started 1st time and NO SMOKE!
Looking at the oil its kinda black , but with only 10 miles on it. Do you think that my IP timing mistake caused this? And should I change it out.
Thanks
Mike Bogner
I pulled off the front valve cover and it was not on the compression stroke position with the harmonic balancer in the timing mark. I spun it around 1 complete turn and lined the harmonic balancer up again & it was right in the middle of the #1 cylinder compression stroke. The front IP timing mark was still dead on , but the rear "red" tooth was not visible. With the radiator removed, I pulled the IP timing cover off and spun the IP over till the "red" tooth was visible . With all the timing marks set & the radiator back in & re-filled It started 1st time and NO SMOKE!
Looking at the oil its kinda black , but with only 10 miles on it. Do you think that my IP timing mistake caused this? And should I change it out.
Thanks
Mike Bogner
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Don't worry about your oil being black. It doesn't take long at all for diesel engine oil to change colors.