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M109 Lost fuel shut off to fuel control arm retainer clip. Fuel control connecting ar
I lost the small stainless steel retaining clip for my M109 465-1 Hercules injection pump. I dissembled and removed the fuel control dowel and lever arm to clean.
Unfortunately, I did not note the position of...
Well my ears have taken a step down in hearing ability and a step up in ringing ability after starting a M109 with stuck governor and loose shut-off cable. For those of you under 30 years, head all the recommendations you hear about hearing protection. This contractor, heavy equipment operator...
Carefull
If you miss spell something or fail to punctuate correctly you can get kicked off. This is a great forum especially if your a grammar buff. I may start a conjugation thread.
Cold Start
My reply said " best to check the procedure". So my post was not all bad. So can someone tell me how the cold start works on the deuce so I can understand why it requires heat only while turning the motor?
Does it have an actual ignitor that produces a flame while fuel air is...
Starting
What is the air temp when you are trying to start.
Use your preheat for 60 seconds, then start for 20 seconds while holding half to quarter acceleration pedal continue with heat until motor smooths out a little.
If no start, repeat above.
If it is below about 25 you may want to...