highwayghost
Senior Member
A neighbor out by my farm(an hour away) asked me to look at his 580K that won't start/run. It has not run for 2-3 years for this problem. Have not tried anything yet and have very limited info at this point. I am expecting to need the group on this one. I like to help others but hesitate again as I seem to live the old saying..."No good deed goes unpunished"
What I have been told so far:
The present owner bought it cheap, not running from another neighbor. Unknown what was done before the sale.
It has been looked at by several others, after the sale, their knowledge and skill level is unknown.
New fuel was added, shop rebuilt injectors installed, fuel at the injectors, will get smoke from the exhaust.
Won't even fire/run on ether.
The injector pump has not been messed with by the present owner.
Has 6300+ hours on the meter and my opinion is in rough condition. I suspect it as a series 1
Have the printed shop manual. Serial tag is in place but I didn't get the # at my quick look on Tuesday.
I know...Not a lot to go on...Hoping to get a day this weekend and will know more. My first plan of attack...
Check the fuel quality and fuel filters, air cleaner and piping for intake blockages.
Check pump shut off solenoid. Attempt to get fuel up to the injectors.
Compression test the cylinders, Pop test the rebuilt injectors, Set valves if needed.
Is there a screen/filter on the injector pump inlet? Thought I read something about that.
Do you recommend anything else to look for?
Thanks in advance! All help is appreciated! Hoping I don't end up married to this 'freebie'.
Roger, Pittsburgh, PA
What I have been told so far:
The present owner bought it cheap, not running from another neighbor. Unknown what was done before the sale.
It has been looked at by several others, after the sale, their knowledge and skill level is unknown.
New fuel was added, shop rebuilt injectors installed, fuel at the injectors, will get smoke from the exhaust.
Won't even fire/run on ether.
The injector pump has not been messed with by the present owner.
Has 6300+ hours on the meter and my opinion is in rough condition. I suspect it as a series 1
Have the printed shop manual. Serial tag is in place but I didn't get the # at my quick look on Tuesday.
I know...Not a lot to go on...Hoping to get a day this weekend and will know more. My first plan of attack...
Check the fuel quality and fuel filters, air cleaner and piping for intake blockages.
Check pump shut off solenoid. Attempt to get fuel up to the injectors.
Compression test the cylinders, Pop test the rebuilt injectors, Set valves if needed.
Is there a screen/filter on the injector pump inlet? Thought I read something about that.
Do you recommend anything else to look for?
Thanks in advance! All help is appreciated! Hoping I don't end up married to this 'freebie'.
Roger, Pittsburgh, PA
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