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The "plunger sleeve" sticking would not cause a fuel starvation. It would act more like a sticking throttle lever on a carb. Sometimes it would work, then other times it would stick causing high RPM's. Even with your foot of the "go" pedal. Basically what your experiencing.

Monty, here's some pictures to help you.

Did you ever adjust the High Idle screw ? That and the governor assembly could be sticking. Also the "plunger sleeve" could be sticking on the "plunger" . To check the plunger sleeve, just remove the fuel control rod and plate (two screws) . Then shoot some good LDS 2 Spray up into the sleeve...

Forgot the first rule of mechanics. Always look at the simple things first.

The look on their faces should be priceless when you pull in with your Deuce again !

The Hydraulic Head being changed could effect not only the idle, but the fast idle too. Every Hydraulic Head is just a bit different then the other even though they are suppose to be exact replacements. Could it make this much difference ? Who knows. Was your Hydraulic Head completely...

First off, completely taking apart a mechanical device and "replacing" or "repairing" damaged parts. Then putting it all back together is called "Rebuilding" ! That is what I did. As far as never installing them, you know this how ? Why in the world did I do this if I didn't need it for one of...

If you had read the original complaint you would have seen this mechanic had "messed" with the injection pump. Did he try and adjust the "Droop" screw ? Who knows. What I had wrote about was a valid troubleshooting option. As far as having my nose in the TM's and having never worked on an...

I covered a few of your potential problems on this thread. Post #27 . https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?192207-M35a2-Wont-start/page3

Not true. The "Droop" screw plays an important role. Just look at the "G" injection pump which does not have a FDC. It has a "Droop" screw and it needs to be adjusted properly (picture 2) . Common sense would tell you if a screw is mounted to the main "Fulcrum" then it must have an impact on the...

Does anyone know why my pictures come out as "attachments" or "Scans" ? The pictures used to come out, now you have to click on the link.

Did your mechanic adjust the "High Speed Screw" ? Also the "Droop" adjustment plays a role as does the "Stop Plate" . This might help.