Update on leaky injector
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Update on leaky injector
Good news,I think..I pulled the injector out,could not find any evidence of a copper washer in the hole,[is their a trick to that?] so I put the injector back in and the leak was gone.I still have a start problem when the engine is hot,Cold it will fire the first few turns,after it gets good and warm it wont start and the fuel filter is almost empty.Maybe air in the fuel system?
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It runs great,I just went through putting a new IP on it,Pete talked me through that job.It was rough on me till I figured it out, I had this start problem 5or6 years ago then it just went away
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Sounds like time to replace the return lines and O rings at each injector.
Air is leaking in letting the fuel return to the tank from the fuel filter.
Usually that problem is worse when the engine has been sitting a while.
Air is leaking in letting the fuel return to the tank from the fuel filter.
Usually that problem is worse when the engine has been sitting a while.
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It sat for about 6 weeks while I saved $$ for a new IP, then it turned off cold[for here anyway] what is that doohickey on the fuel filter bracket that looks like an air valve sticking out?
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thats the schraeder valve you can test your fuel pressure there if you depress the needle in there while running or cranking it will(should) spit out a good majority of fuel
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Another place air can get in your system.
I always cap mine in case that valve leaks.
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Alrighty then,I think I know what ill do,if my sweet darling boss will let me get a return line kit,ill try that.I was thinking the set on there was almost new,but according to my records its about 7 years old.
I have a terrible memory.
I have a terrible memory.