Deuce dies

[Rezdeuce]

It Starts fine and runs great the problem is after I take it for a drive then let the turbo cool down it just shuts off by its self. Then I have too let it sit for a bit then it will start up fine other wise it will be hard to start?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sounds like hydraulic head issues.

 

[highfavor1004]

What color is the smoke out of the exhaust or is it normal, also you said runs fine but does the throttle have any slugish responce. also how long has it set before the problem started, and last time the filters and PMI (prevented maintenance inspection) were done on the old girl

 

[Rezdeuce]

The smoke is white to gray when I take off then it will turn black.

Not sure if it as done it before just got it on sat ? And I don't think it has had PMI or te filters done

 

[Rezdeuce]

Also the throttle seems fine

 

[highfavor1004]

thats were i would start is with the fuel system then work my way to the main mechanical parts. I would first clean your tank and lines, then replace your filters. The next step is getting some sea foam and allow it to clean your injectors. because my thoughts are when you crank the truck up originally all the trash is settle in the lines, filters, or tank. When you start driving the fuel is passing through the system freely; however, as your driving your stirring up the trash and it clugs the injectors or lines. This would shut off the truck in the scenario that you are describing. You can also look at the trouble shooting TM to help isolate the issue.

 

[Jesse6325]

I think highfavor is right, I've had several different machines that would start and run great for a while until all the crud in the fuel systen got stirred up and plugged the fuel filters again and they'd starve for fuel and die.
After they sat long enough for said crud to settle out they'd start right up again.

 

[ken]

Don't forget the pump in the fuel tank when you do your PM. Pull it out and clean the pickup screens with a good carb or brake cleaner. They usally have sludge built up on them.

 

[Rezdeuce]

Ok cool thanks guys that makes sense will try all of it and

 

[porkysplace]

Have you drained the primary fuel filter to check for water and crude ?
the TM9-2320-209-10-2.pdf recomends this on the daily pre-trip inspection
Have you downloaded and read the -10 series TM's
LO9-2320-209-12-1.pdf
TM9-2320-209-10-1.pdf
TM9-2320-209-10-3.pdf
TM9-2320-209-10-4.pdf

 

[Rezdeuce]

No I have not I will check that and ready the TM's thanks

 

[porkysplace]

No I have not I will check that and ready the TM's thanks

You really should read the -10 series before operating a MV .

 

[Rezdeuce]

You really should read the -10 series before operating a MV .

Will do thanks

 

[Rezdeuce]

Ok pulled the tank and filters this is what came out. Question now what do I put in the tank to clean it out and you only can get your hand in the middle to clean it

 

[highfavor1004]

Yea, it is a pain to get it completely clean, but this is what i did. I drained the tank and took it off the mounts so it was seating on the ground. I then removed the bottom of drain bolt and took out the fuel pump. I then using a pressure washer, cleaned the tank by spraying out the first baffle by spraying inside the tank main fill hole in the tank and then working my way back to the pump hole and then flipped the tank upside down and sprayed out the drain hole. this will remove a large amount of trash. You then should put the drain plug back in and put at least 3 gallons no more then five gallons of denatured alcohol in the bottom of the tank (you can add sea foam for peace of mind is what i did) let it sit for a day and then flip the tank over for one more day. drain the tank and the tank should be clean. but you still need to clean and flush them the lines, replace all fuel filters. when you are finish you should more sea foam in the tank to run through the truck fuel system so it can clean the IP and Injectures.

 

[Rezdeuce]

Ok how do I clean the fuel lines I use sea foam? Would I just fill the tank up after cleaning it with sea foam and run it? And where do you get sea foam?

 

[DeucesWild11]

Sea Foam should be available at any local auto part store. A pretty good off the shelf product. If you ask they will know what you are looking for..

 

[Rezdeuce]

Ok cool.

Any TMs or how to dos on cleaning the fuel lines

 

[highfavor1004]

No you should put a couple gallon of diesel and then just a little sea foam. the way you clean the fuel line is but using an air hose. you need to unbolt the line from the water separator (WS) and flush the air to and from the line to insure you got all the trash. Then you have to unbolt the pipe going from the WS to the IP and repeat processes

 

[m816]

I haven't used sea foam but I have found that xylen is a great cleaning agent for the crud in the fuel tank and fuel lines. Use a blow gun to run it through the lines and let it sit for a day in the tank itself before draining and using the power washer in the fuel tank. Just be sure to get all the water out of the fuel tank. I have never relined a diesel tank. just keeep them full.