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Good to hear. See you around.

No real problem running without the solenoid and just using the emergency shutoff. They work the same component on the injection pump. I ran that way on a truck with battery voltage issues until those issues were resolved, then reinstalled the solenoid.

I haven't really had a need for a mechanic yet. I have been able to handle the issue I have encountered so far. My deuce is the one that has needed the most attention.

Cranking with the solenoid not working should not let air in but that doesn't mean you don't have air in the fuel system. These things are notorious for developing air leaks on the lines from the tank to the injection pump. Since it is a suction line, air leaks in without fuel leaking out. If...

Hey, I see you are just on the other side of EP from me. Welcome to the site and the disease. Maybe we will see each other around. If you are having to jump it and you suspect batteries are not quite up to snuff (yet), I suggest you disconnect the power to the solenoid and possibly remove it...

Instead of tying off the kill lever, consider removing the top screw and loosening the bottom one. Then the kill solenoid plunger can be moved be to beside the kill lever. This would still allow the emergency shutdown cable to work. I did this on a truck with dead batteries. Another thing: I...