Long Wait Light. No start.

[Sgt Hulka]

Hi all. My M1009 was running perfectly. Short wait light, fast, strong starts. It is a 12v conversion per USFS specs (carefullly retained existing 24v system pieces to facilitate restoration down the road and kept two alternators split into isolated systems)--professionally done. Wellman 050 plugs. All lights and systems working as normal. Fresh batteries, strong professional connections.

The other morning (60 degreesF) I turned on the ignition to wait for the light. It stayed on for a very long time (30-50 seconds) which it had never done prior. Tried starting. Engine turned strong and fast as normal, but no start. Nothing. No smoke. Just nothing but strong turnover.

Shut down, waited a couple of minutes, tried again. Long wait light again. Good cranking, no start. No smoke.

Shut down to regroup and prevent further damage. Searched the forums, but couldn't find something similar. Any ideas? Many thanks!!!

 

[Westech]

if no smoke make sure you are getting fuel. the switch on the injection pump may be shot. With 60* if there is fuel it should start if it is turning over fast.

 

[Sgt Hulka]

Hi Westech. Thank you! In some ways it does behave like a fuel issue. But, why the strange wait light behavior? And would a perfectly funtioning switch fail overnight? T

 

[Westech]

because its a cucv. When you have owned as many as me you see many strange things.

 

[Sgt Hulka]

I guess that applies to CUCV owners as well... Thanks. I needed the laugh.

 

[Westech]

ha! anyway I would check fuel.. can spray some "diesel start" or WD40 in the intake and she if she pops. Also turn on the key and open the hood and disconnect the big red wire from the pump.. you should hear a click. that is the fuel switch.