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Another issue I noticed... As I was reading the manuals, it looks like my injector pump shims were replaces by some sort of calibrated washers. Is there a way to figure out the correct shim size?

I feel like the compression must be decent, as there is good compressive resistance to turning the blower wheel by hand, as well as cranking with the starter. the injectors are soaking in a kerosene bath overnight, we'll see if I can get the heat sinks off sometime tomorrow. any additional...

I haven't compression tested a Diesel engine before, only gasoline. I imagine this can be done through the injector port. What compression range am I looking for, and is there a decent testing kit you can recommend?

This might be easier

Here's what the injectors look like.:cry: Tips?

Ok, maybe I'm bleeding the injectors incorrectly. I'm breaking the line from the pump loose where it meets the injector, and then cranking until I see fuel. Is there anything else I need to be doing?

I'll try and bleed everything out again tomorrow, and if that doesn't do it, I'll pull the injectors and give them a look. Based on what I cleaned out of the tank when I bought this thing, I wouldn't be surprised if they're trashed.

Control lever moves freely. I lifted it manually while cranking to confirm. Pump is new. I confirmed operation by loosening fuel lines and watching fuel spray from lines.

I guess pulling the injectors is my next step.

I am getting tank return, not getting smoke.

I recently bought a MEP 002 for next to nothing that I knew had a starting problem. After diagnosing a bad injector pump, gimpyrobb was able to source a new good pump for me and I have installed it. I know this pump is sending fuel, but the engine is still not starting up. I'm looking for any...

Ok, so I pulled the cap off the injector pump, and the button that rides on top of the plunger just fell out. It was not retained in any way with the exception of the cap that floats over it. The button has a "1" stamped on the side of it. i imagine is may have been contributing to my issues...

I take it that the pointer is the hole on the side of the flywheel shroud with the little metal arm in it? Which should it point to for timing the injector?

Ok, say I wanted to procure a known good fuel pump, who would have one at a decent price? It would be even better if I could trade them my questionable pump +cash. Work has been crazy, so I have been short on time, so I haven't been able to pull apart the one I have, and I just want to get this...