From: Chris Brunner (cjbrunner@optonline.net)
Date: Wed Jan 05 2005 - 15:24:22 PST
Just a stupid question, but has he checked to make sure his glow plugs
are working properly?
Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
> Received this question from a fellow deuce owner in Virginia. Since
> I'm not an expert on diesel/multifuel engines, I'm presenting it to
> the list for opinions.
> Thanks,
> Bjorn
>
>
>> From: "Karl & Nancy Colbrunn" <colbrunn@QuixNet.net>
>> Reply-To: "Karl & Nancy Colbrunn" <colbrunn@QuixNet.net>
>> To: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: Response to your question for item #6502400710 - U.S.
>> Army Mermite Food Cont
>> Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 23:35:53 -0500
>>
>> Hello Bjorn,
>> Thanks for getting back to me. I recently pick up a M35A2 from the
>> DRMO out
>> of Newport News, I'm fairly familiar with these, this is my third. When
>> starting the truck after it has been sitting for awhile like over
>> night, it
>> is very hard to start. When turning the engine over it will run for
>> only a
>> few seconds and very rough. Each restart the engine will run a little
>> longer
>> and produce lots of white smoke. I was told the white smoke indicates
>> air is
>> in the fuel system. Once running (if I have not killed the batteries)
>> the
>> idle is more like a chugging and rough. Until it warms up, different
>> throttle settings have little effect on idle speed. Once warmed up it
>> runs
>> and restarts great, with no smoke (white or black out the exhaust)
>> and has
>> average power. So far I have put in fresh fuel and replaced all three
>> filters. When opening the fuel bleeder on the secondary filter, fuel
>> sprays
>> about 18" into the air, so I guess the in tank pump is supplying enough
>> pressure to the injector pump. Pulled the injectors to see if the
>> nozzles
>> were damaged and checked the timing on the injector pump. The timing
>> was not
>> perfect, with the left most mark on the harmonic dampener lined up (LDT
>> 465-1D) the mark in the pump inspection top port was off about 3/32".
>> I did
>> not feel this was out enough to mess with and it runs great when
>> warmed up.
>> Also removed the air filter to see if it was getting enough air
>> volume. Also
>> temporarily advanced the fuel ratio on the metering valve to increase
>> its
>> fuel supply. These had no effect on starting. Air temp was 40-50F
>> during all
>> this.
>> Currently my thoughts are towards the injector pump or the injectors.
>> Could
>> it be loosing fuel pressure when sitting, are the injectors dripping
>> fuel
>> when sitting? The engine oil does not smell like diesel fuel.
>> Ok, sorry for being long and I appreciate any of your thoughts.
>> Thanks, Karl
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
>> To: <colbrunn@quixnet.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 9:55 PM
>> Subject: RE: Response to your question for item #6502400710 - U.S. Army
>> Mermite Food Cont
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Hi Karl,
>> > I'll send you a money order tomorrow.
>> >
>> > Not so sure that I can help you with the injection pump. What kind of
>> > problem do you have?
>> >
>> > Bjorn
>> >
>> >
>> > >From: colbrunn@quixnet.net
>> > >Reply-To: colbrunn@quixnet.net
>> > >To: super_deuce@hotmail.com
>> > >Subject: Response to your question for item #6502400710 - U.S. Army
>> Mermite
>> > >Food Container
>> > >Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 14:40:01 -0800
>> > >
>> >
>> > >Dear artkid2,
>> > >
>> > >"Hi,
>> > >I won your auction. Please, send me an invoice with a mailing
>> address, I
>> > >plan on mailing you a postal money order.
>> > >Thanks,
>> > >Bjorn"
>> > >
>> > >Bjorn,
>> > >Shipping is $9.41 + 19.95 = $29.36 Money order is fine.
>> > >I enjoy your articles in Military Vehicles Mag. I'm having a
>> problem with
>> > >an injector pump on my duece, hope I can discuss it with you. Karl
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
>
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