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Won't fire when cranking

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Old 09-14-2009, 08:53 AM
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I believe it does as I can hear it cliclk when I turn on key. Will try that anyway and be sure.
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Old 09-14-2009, 08:58 AM
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Fuel filter O ring not sealing completely? Maybe you pressed it in the filter with your fingers before install?? Just a thought
 
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Old 09-14-2009, 04:47 PM
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maybe fuel injection pump inlet is stuck. it is a check valve i belive. the brass 90* fitting threaded on top of the pump.
 
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Old 09-26-2009, 11:27 AM
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thanks, I have tried that also.
I am now starting to get some smoke out of the air itake as I crank but, very lille and still no sign of trying to fire
 
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Old 09-26-2009, 05:40 PM
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try a compression test?
 
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