ConstantVigilance
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UPDATE:
I wanted to give an update and also ask some other questions. I don't know if anyone will see this new reply, but I figured why start a new posting...
As for the update: Purchased a Bull Moose Pump from Conestoga Diesel. The truck still took a while to bleed even though I almost immediately noticed fuel at a few of the injectors.
A strange thing, however: the solenoid at the top of the IP wouldn't work at first. I couldn't hear the clicking sound that I did with the old IP. I then used a jumper wire directly from the battery and it clicked. I thought it was strange, but figure my old IP didn't need as much current as this new one. I have sense installed a dedicated fuse and relay to turn the IP on.
The truck did, finally, roar to life. It was pretty awesome. It never sounded like it "wanted to start". I was turning the motor over for 20 second intervals and waiting 10 minutes with a 40 amp charger hooked up. I had to wait all that time cause my starter was beginning to go out. ((if you recall, when i originally had the IP problems, I would crank the motor for 20-30 seconds and wait 2-5 minutes)). Eventually, I got fuel at all injectors, but it was intermittent. I tightened down all injectors and cranked for 5 seconds - then cracked each injector open for a second to release air. I did this until i heard no air from any of them. I cycled the glow plugs and hit the button: she simply exploded into life! It was instant. No coughing or puttering or what not. It was cool.
My starter wont work anymore, however. I bought it on Amazon for $88 a year and a half ago. This was the first time I've used it. I only ever wanted it to get me by until I could buy a better one. I'm looking at this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Y85GH8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2JDBXOBHVPAO&coliid=I1USL6ACPF5YE6
I've also got a few other questions: My turbo boost gauge was missing the tubing that runs from the gauge to the back of the banks inlet cap. I'm including a picture. I'm wondering what size that nipple is and if I should just get a kit like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Equus-9801-P...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9A4ZSEWAS74V11P9HXZ0
https://www.amazon.com/Equus-9801-P...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9A4ZSEWAS74V11P9HXZ0
i know its for oil pressure - but it seems like it would be more durable than the other nylon pressure hoses.
Also, my tachometer doesn't work. Maybe there are one or two common things to look for?
Now - I'm hoping someone can identify a few things in my engine compartment and tell me what they do...
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzcDqkRK9zXJb1hOY2xPN1dKWVk?usp=sharing
Thanks for any help and future help: cause I'm going to need it. Very happy the truck runs, I'll get a google drive file shared if anyone wants to see how my build is going. All the "fabrication" is done with scrap metal a farmer friend had in his barn. ((Some of those pictures will show you just how new I was too all this... please keep that in mind before you comment, thanks))
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzcDqkRK9zXJSFh1cXF2VWVjczA?usp=sharing
I wanted to give an update and also ask some other questions. I don't know if anyone will see this new reply, but I figured why start a new posting...
As for the update: Purchased a Bull Moose Pump from Conestoga Diesel. The truck still took a while to bleed even though I almost immediately noticed fuel at a few of the injectors.
A strange thing, however: the solenoid at the top of the IP wouldn't work at first. I couldn't hear the clicking sound that I did with the old IP. I then used a jumper wire directly from the battery and it clicked. I thought it was strange, but figure my old IP didn't need as much current as this new one. I have sense installed a dedicated fuse and relay to turn the IP on.
The truck did, finally, roar to life. It was pretty awesome. It never sounded like it "wanted to start". I was turning the motor over for 20 second intervals and waiting 10 minutes with a 40 amp charger hooked up. I had to wait all that time cause my starter was beginning to go out. ((if you recall, when i originally had the IP problems, I would crank the motor for 20-30 seconds and wait 2-5 minutes)). Eventually, I got fuel at all injectors, but it was intermittent. I tightened down all injectors and cranked for 5 seconds - then cracked each injector open for a second to release air. I did this until i heard no air from any of them. I cycled the glow plugs and hit the button: she simply exploded into life! It was instant. No coughing or puttering or what not. It was cool.
My starter wont work anymore, however. I bought it on Amazon for $88 a year and a half ago. This was the first time I've used it. I only ever wanted it to get me by until I could buy a better one. I'm looking at this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Y85GH8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2JDBXOBHVPAO&coliid=I1USL6ACPF5YE6
I've also got a few other questions: My turbo boost gauge was missing the tubing that runs from the gauge to the back of the banks inlet cap. I'm including a picture. I'm wondering what size that nipple is and if I should just get a kit like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Equus-9801-P...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9A4ZSEWAS74V11P9HXZ0
https://www.amazon.com/Equus-9801-P...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9A4ZSEWAS74V11P9HXZ0
i know its for oil pressure - but it seems like it would be more durable than the other nylon pressure hoses.
Also, my tachometer doesn't work. Maybe there are one or two common things to look for?
Now - I'm hoping someone can identify a few things in my engine compartment and tell me what they do...
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzcDqkRK9zXJb1hOY2xPN1dKWVk?usp=sharing
Thanks for any help and future help: cause I'm going to need it. Very happy the truck runs, I'll get a google drive file shared if anyone wants to see how my build is going. All the "fabrication" is done with scrap metal a farmer friend had in his barn. ((Some of those pictures will show you just how new I was too all this... please keep that in mind before you comment, thanks))
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzcDqkRK9zXJSFh1cXF2VWVjczA?usp=sharing