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  1. rustystud

    Fuel

    I didn't say it would not run, it's just not smart. A fuel system with that much oil in it would not last long either. I'll bet you a "Popsicle for your hot summers" that your fuel system (that includes your injection pump) is filled with crud too. It is also extremely hard on all the working...
  2. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    Well look on the bright side of this whole debacle. You know how to "primary time" and install your injection pump correctly on your Deuces diesel engine !!! This is also a warning to all others who don't have a working fuel tank pump. Don't lose "prime" !
  3. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    No kidding !!!
  4. rustystud

    Deuce Rough Terrain Limitations

    What classes did you teach ? Also any kind of "documentation" from any of the proving grounds would be Fantastic ! There is so little known about that. I also agree with you about the total lack of field testing on any of the newer vehicles. That whole MRAP debacle comes to mind immediately. The...
  5. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    You didn't even get a hint of firing off with the ether ? That would of course bypass all the fuel and pump issues. You said this truck ran fine before you took off the injection pump. That's true correct ? Any engine would fire off a little with ether. That would mean you have some other major...
  6. rustystud

    Deuce Rough Terrain Limitations

    You have access to the 1950's testing results ? Could you post them here ?
  7. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    First off the Deuce is a 4 stroke engine not a 2 stroke. Now about the valves. What I would do if you have an extra pair of eyes is to look at the valves. First the "exhaust valve" will open than the "intake valve" will open. When it (the intake valve) is fully closed your almost at Top Dead...
  8. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    So you do have fuel flow through the injection pump now ? Good. That takes care of the fuel supply issue. Now we need to look at the timing part. Diesel engines are really fussy about proper timing unlike gasoline engines which can operate on a wide range of timing. So first off let's make sure...
  9. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    OK. The whole thing with the air now proves you should have flow through the injection pump. What does that mean ? Well it means since you had it running before you "fixed" the booster pump, you basically did something wrong in rebuilding it. There are several little washers and springs and such...
  10. rustystud

    Air dryer options.

    I own the M18 Milwaukee 1" impact and can remove all the Deuces lug nuts and put them back on using one 12amp/hour battery. It is a real beast !
  11. rustystud

    Fuel

    No ! The amount of engine or any other oil is "less than half" when cut with "Gasoline". Remember your trying to make "Diesel" fuel here. At least a fuel that flows at the same viscosity as Diesel . No way can you run 80% or 90% oil without problems developing. You can cut the oil with Kerosene...
  12. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    If you had someone to help by engaging the starter, you could determine if you indeed do have flow through the high side. Apply air to that port I showed you in the picture, and with the injector lines off you will feel a pulse of air (at the steel line) every time the injection pump rotates...
  13. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    First off, you might not get any air coming out the pressure lines ( steel lines going to the injectors) if the "fuel plunger" ( the rod/piston in the center of the Hydraulic Head) is at the top of it's bore. That is why I said to check the low pressure side of the pump. Does any air come out...
  14. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    So you didn't touch anything on the injection pump itself ? You just replaced the booster pump seal correct ? This truck ran fine before, correct ? Just trying to find a starting point here. I would try and put air pressure to the injection pumps inlet and make sure air is coming out the pumps...
  15. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    I wish I could find an aluminum tank. Though I need two and the cost would be sky high ! I probably could have two stainless steel tanks made for the cost of factory aluminum ones . I actually have used the method you mentioned "cattlerepairmen" . It was a common practice back in the day to...
  16. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    Yeah, you don't want to add another fuel exit on the tank ! Though pressurizing the tank is a good way to find rusted out areas. ;)
  17. rustystud

    Dragoon 300 Pre Production Armored Vehicle restoration

    Love your rigg ! I have a MT600 series I was going to rebuild just for "grins and giggles" . I used to rebuild them and the HT700 series years ago. I must confess I never heard of the "Dragoon 300" vehicle. I was a M60A1 tank crewmen in the Marines but never heard of this rigg. Are there many...
  18. rustystud

    Putting IP back in and Timing Refresher

    If you lost "prime" you will not start. Since your in-tank pump does not work you will need to "manually" prime your fuel system. You can use another pump to try and prime the system. You will know when you have enough fuel when you see it coming out the injection pump hose return. Or the fuel...
  19. rustystud

    Odd turning up the fuel question

    If you want to adjust the fuel you need to remove that cover with the 4 bolts. The adjuster is in there.
  20. rustystud

    Deuce Rough Terrain Limitations

    Yes it would. I plan on adding a power ram to my Deuce soon. I had all the parts made up several years ago, but never had the time or place to rebuild the front end. Now if I can just finish my shop !!!!
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