Optikalillushun
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there are two types of diesel compression testors. the more expensive one seems to be better and itsacrazyazn said it was a good kit.
Just started the truck, like 40ish outside. It only cranked maybe 5 times before it started on the first try. The gp controller that was on it must have been shot, now i want i gear reduction starter becouse mine is definatly weak. Comparing it to other trucks starting i listened to on youtube, mines a slowcranker.. Someone hook me up with a good link for a good gear reduction starter at a fair price.... Thanks everyone fore the help
That means you are getting fuel just not making enough heat to ignite said fuel. Possibilities are low compression, poor gp system or low cranking speed.
Cranking speed should be a min. of 150-175 RPM, which means at least 2.5 rounds per second. It should be really hard to count the engine turning over.
Glow plug resistance is less than 1 ohm when measured with an ohm meter across the plug directly. Otherwise the controller will short cycle the plugs.
Voltage drop across the wire to the controller should be less than .5v. Voltage drop across the relay while activated should be less than .5v.
Compression should be 350psi per cylinder at least. 400 would be a better number with our high compression engines. (I think someone on here said their fresh engine had over 500 psi cranking)
.. Someone hook me up with a good link for a good gear reduction starter at a fair price.... Thanks everyone fore the help
i lucked out when i got my gear reduction starter. there was a used one on ebay with an opening bid of $30 and shipping of $15. i placed a high bid of $50 since it was used, and nobody else bid on it so i got it for $45 including shipping. you will definately be amazed at the difference in cranking speed.
i did a little digging for you and came up with a few choices on where to get one. the place i kept seeing in the posts was DB Electrical. they currently have them for $122.00 with free fedex shipping. i also came up with an ebay auction that has a pretty good price.
this auction's seller has a really good rating and the price is slightly better at $116.70 with free shipping.
That means you are getting fuel just not making enough heat to ignite said fuel. Possibilities are low compression, poor gp system or low cranking speed.
Cranking speed should be a min. of 150-175 RPM, which means at least 2.5 rounds per second. It should be really hard to count the engine turning over.
Glow plug resistance is less than 1 ohm when measured with an ohm meter across the plug directly. Otherwise the controller will short cycle the plugs.
Voltage drop across the wire to the controller should be less than .5v. Voltage drop across the relay while activated should be less than .5v.
Compression should be 350psi per cylinder at least. 400 would be a better number with our high compression engines. (I think someone on here said their fresh engine had over 500 psi cranking)
i hope i dont sound like an a$$ in saying this, but:
i've posted it twice already, but here they are again: DB Electrical and this auction on Ebay. click the underlined blue words to follow the links. these are the two best prices i found. if you want a gear reduction starter, its going to have been made outside the USA. the best you can do for keeping your money in the country is to buy from an american seller. the ebay auction that i posted the link to has an estimated delivery of Nov. 8th to 15th which means they are shipping from the US. since they dont list the state they are in, only the city, i cant say for sure if you would have to pay taxes on it, but chances are that you wouldnt.
my original post with links:
how did she start today, or did i miss it??????