JohnnyReb
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Worked on the deuce this weekend to bring her in good shape for logging, etc.
Here's the problem:
She will not idle under 1500 rpm. Have to pull out the throttle to keep the engine going.
Had a "diesel mechanic" look at it and he said he had no idea.... so I tackled it using the K.I.S.S method:
Changed the air filter and took the air system apart before and after the turbo to make sure there were no obstructions, etc.... none and no help.....
Changed the primary fuel filter even though it wasn't due....NOW SOMETHING INTERESTING #1 opened the draincock and it released pressure!! Fuel did not come out but rather AIR went IN...
INTERESTING #2 Turned on the tank pump to purge air out of the system and then heard a hissing sound at the secondary fuel filters. One of the cannisters was not properly sealed. The gasket is bad so I have to wait until tomorrow to replace it and install the new secondary fuel filters. When I re-seal the secondary fuel filter cannister, will that fix the problem?
Further info: truck runs out great. Plenty of power. will go to redline without a problem so it doesn't act like it is fuel starvation. Just will not idle under 1500.
So....predictions: Will it run correctly? Is it possessed and requires the services of a priest?
Thanks
JR
Here's the problem:
She will not idle under 1500 rpm. Have to pull out the throttle to keep the engine going.
Had a "diesel mechanic" look at it and he said he had no idea.... so I tackled it using the K.I.S.S method:
Changed the air filter and took the air system apart before and after the turbo to make sure there were no obstructions, etc.... none and no help.....
Changed the primary fuel filter even though it wasn't due....NOW SOMETHING INTERESTING #1 opened the draincock and it released pressure!! Fuel did not come out but rather AIR went IN...
INTERESTING #2 Turned on the tank pump to purge air out of the system and then heard a hissing sound at the secondary fuel filters. One of the cannisters was not properly sealed. The gasket is bad so I have to wait until tomorrow to replace it and install the new secondary fuel filters. When I re-seal the secondary fuel filter cannister, will that fix the problem?
Further info: truck runs out great. Plenty of power. will go to redline without a problem so it doesn't act like it is fuel starvation. Just will not idle under 1500.
So....predictions: Will it run correctly? Is it possessed and requires the services of a priest?
Thanks
JR