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I took out all the glow plugs, cranked it, and successfully got diesel to spray out each hole. So it appears the injector pump is functioning and I am getting fuel to engine.
While I was reinstalling the #8 plug, I noticed the temp sensor wire was chewed and that the connector was partially...
I unscrewed the plastic screw atop the fuel filter bracket, cranked it until fuel came out the rubber overflow hose. That's how they say to do it in my TM.
I will try taking out the plugs and purging that way, thanks.
I just purged the lines, got nice clean diesel coming out after a couple cranks, plugged the pink wire back in, and gave it try. Still nothing, just sits there cranking.
I have not had it rebuilt since I've owned it, don't know about the person that had it before me. I'll look into that. I didn't know you could have it rebuilt, I was hoping I would not have to buy a new one because they are pretty expensive.
Thank you, that makes sense, because it's been about a month since I last tried it.
I'll try repurging the lines.
I also dropped the tank. It looked like new in there, so I replaced the rubber part of the lines and reinstalled it.
I have a 1984 M1009 Blazer that I've been attempting to restore for the past year. I've tried starting it many times now, and got it to run and idle for about 20 seconds, but not a thing since.
I've have bought/replaced/installed the following:
2 batteries, battery cables and connectors, 24v...
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