Re: [MV] MV Question On Car Talk This Morning

From: AlvisStalwart6x6@aol.com
Date: Sun Dec 10 2000 - 09:25:07 PST


In a message dated 12/9/00 6:39:57 PM, jemery@execpc.com writes:

>A guy from active military called to ask about why a large
>number of thier mil hmmv's will not start if it hot out unless they pour
>cold water on the injection pump.

DO NOT DO THIS! The body of the injection pump will contract, the internal
parts will not, causing the body to crack. An injection pump has VERY tight
tolerances and is by far the most complex and delicate piece of a Diesel
engine.

Bruce



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