Burns-Tractor
Well-Known Member
Thanks for everyone's info and help!
I found out the valves were waaay loose, even a couple pushrods had fallen to the side. I have no idea what happened but I have all the valves adjusted properly now and it's no longer blowing back out the intake and it sounds way better.
It's now puffing out a little smoke when I crank it but it will not start.
I read this interesting article here
https://theboatgalley.com/starting-a-diesel-after-rebuild/
And it's about how hard it is to start a rebuilt diesel engine.
It says that a rebuilt engine has low compression because the rings are not sealed tight and the only way to set the rings is letting the engine run so it's a catch 22.
Eitherway I'll keep trying tomorrow, it's decided to rain today so I can't work on it.
I'll keep everyone updated
I found out the valves were waaay loose, even a couple pushrods had fallen to the side. I have no idea what happened but I have all the valves adjusted properly now and it's no longer blowing back out the intake and it sounds way better.
It's now puffing out a little smoke when I crank it but it will not start.
I read this interesting article here
https://theboatgalley.com/starting-a-diesel-after-rebuild/
And it's about how hard it is to start a rebuilt diesel engine.
It says that a rebuilt engine has low compression because the rings are not sealed tight and the only way to set the rings is letting the engine run so it's a catch 22.
Eitherway I'll keep trying tomorrow, it's decided to rain today so I can't work on it.
I'll keep everyone updated