Re: Runnaway diesel HMMWV

From: SGM PANTANO (TRUKS1@msn.com)
Date: Tue Apr 11 2006 - 08:17:11 PDT


> If this is common occurance and you don't carry a CO2 bottle, couldn't you
> place a simple valve in the fuel line? This valve would also act as a
> anti-theft device.
>
> Glen
>

I have been watching this thread on the runaway 6.2's.. SOP on this is a
pair of pliers...reach in and pinch the fuel line.. Shuts the engine down
quickly.. Usually happens when some meatball puts the topcover on wrong for
the injection pump. DO NOT ---- DO NOT ...USE CO2. Unless you can afford
another engine..

Gene



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