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Re: debugging poor starting diesel engine
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Posted by txblu on January 31, 2005 at 19:25:03 from (209.151.114.150):
In Reply to: Re: debugging poor starting diesel engine posted by LK on January 31, 2005 at 11:01:30:
Diesel compression is like 400 to 500 psig at cranking rpm whereas gas is 90 to 150. Never worried about torqueing injectors. I do use a new copper washer anytime I remove one for any reason. Best way to tell if a cylinder is working is to crack the fuel line to the injector. Under the nut (at the injector) it will fist fist fist fuel out under the nut every time the pump hits that cylinder and the rpm's will drop off noticeably. Retightening the nut restores the smoothness and rpm's. That is how you know if that cylinder is working for you or again you. Mark
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