need help after spin on filter install

[v8jeeptj]

I just installed a spin on filter and now my truck runs like crap. When it is at idel the rpms will go up and down. Then if I step on the gas the truck does not immediatley respond. I think there might be air in the system. How can I fix this?
Also I did use starting fluid to crank it and then I noticed the sticker on the air filter cover that says do not use starting fluid can damage the engine. Will this really hurt the motor?

 

[Blue2actual]

Sounds like you didnt bleed the lines. Remove the pink wire from the injector solenoid and crank it over 3 or 4 times to move the air through (it won't start with the pink wire off), check for leaks, connect pink wire and start it up.

Yes excessive amounts of starting fluid will dry out the cylinder walls and cause pitting. Dont use it unless absolutely necessary. Try a little bit of WD-40 next time.

 

[v8jeeptj]

Another thing I just noticed is when i hit the throttle the engine revs as normal but if I try to hit the throttle again it will not rev. I have to wait for the truck to come back to idel before I can hit the throttle again.

 

[doghead]

The real reason you NEVER use ether in the cucv is it is an indirect injection diesel with Glow Plugs. If you do not disable the GP system, and use ether, you can cause an uncontrolled explosion in the engine, it can blow the intake manifold off, or blow a head gasket, or crack a head, or whatever.

This can KILL you.

 

[doghead]

What filter and base did you use?

 

[v8jeeptj]

I got all my parts from Napa. used filter3123 and filter base 4309

 

[Blue2actual]

did you try bleeding your lines?

 

[original]

Bleed the lines / check for leaks. My question is - why change to a spin on filter, unless the current filter setup is busted?

 

[v8jeeptj]

Just wanted to get something that is more common.

Can someone post a pic of the pink wire that I am supposed to remove.

How do I bleed the sytem. Do I crack all 8 of the lines then turn the motor over. Do I leave the pink wire connected or disoncected?

 

[K9Vic]

Bleed the lines / check for leaks. My question is - why change to a spin on filter, unless the current filter setup is busted?

Agreed, no need to change unless your original system is damaged and cannot be fixed with out replacement. I had a M1009 that I went to a spin on system, only because the base of the original system was leaking.

 

[original]

There are two wires around the Injector pump. Green and Pink . Pull the pink. I never had any trouble finding filters. I hope i don't in the future.

 

[original]

(pull the pink) -Catch phrase of the day

 

[v8jeeptj]

Found it, pulled the pink wire and turned the truck over a couple of times. Started the truck and all seems to be fine now.

Thank you for all the help

 

[original]

Good deal, does the new filter and mount have a air bleed screw?

 

[v8jeeptj]

no it does not have an air blled screw. Drove it and it seems to run fine. The only problems i have are when I stopmp the gas. The truck does not respond.
Thought I had the problem fixed but seems to still be there. What are symtoms of air in the system and how do I remove it. Already pulled the pick wire but still seems to have problems

 

[Recovry4x4]

Sounds more like it's sucking air. I'd check all joints. FWIW the Stanadyne 80 filter base you removed is pretty darned common and a real easy filter swap on the trail.

 

[v8jeeptj]

my fuel filter does have a water drain, can i purge air out of this

 

[v8jeeptj]

Ok just reinstalled the original fuel filter housing. Pulled the pink wire primed the filter then opened the air bleed. Let fuel come out till I had a steady stream. Fired it up and the rpms shot up and the truck stayed reved at a super high rpm. I tried to cut it off but it would not turn off. I ran around and crimped one of the fuel lines till it cut off.

Is this an air problem, I am stumped? Need help

 

[doghead]

Were you using ether again?

All your basic questions could have been answered if you looked at the tech manuals.

You changed your filter base for no reason(the original filter is very common and used on many other applications)

Maybe you should just take it to a shop.

 

[BEASTMASTER]

if it ain't broke DON'T fix it.!!!!!!!!!!