3b fires then shuts off?

JoeCanadian · 01-11-08, 03:11 PM

so i drive my rig into the lake swim out wank home. i get the rig out dry it out swap my fuel cut off relay for a dry 1, bypass the glow plug computer (rip it out ) do up the old button and switch. all wat working fine then lost dash and running lights + brake lites but head and blinkers still work fine. and to boot truck fires up and shuts off due to the cuttoff relay, so i unhooked it from the fuelpump and bam it runs fine, goor oil pressure, good temp.

for a bit i would just shut it off and turn it on and it was all good? same goes with all my gauges and blowerfan. whats up? it still drives good.

i think it has to do with the little black box behind the kick cover for the drvers foot??

any help would be sweet

Thanx: Les and The Screeming Green Submarine

ps mine thw redkneck splling

mac · 01-12-08, 12:05 AM

[quote=JoeCanadian;2931652]so i drive my rig into the lake swim out wank home.

How does one wank home?
Sorry, had to do it.

I'm thinking corrosion in your fuse block and a well soaked low oil cutoff. Did this thing go in the Salt Chuck or was it fresh water?

cruiser_guy · 01-12-08, 07:04 AM

Watch and see if the EDIC is shutting off the truck. That will help narrow down what is causing the problems.

Most folks who have gone with a "Wilson switch" have eliminated the EDIC motor.

Eric Winkworth · 01-12-08, 02:52 PM

I had the exact same issue, the PO had done some sketcky trailer light wiring and it started blowing my engine fuse....

so there are some things to check... that's if the edic is stopping your truck, just pull the arm off and if it starts and runs you will have to shut it off manually just like the edic would regularly do...

Eric Winkworth · 01-12-08, 02:53 PM

if it isn't that try a little either while cranking, if that makes it run then it's glow plugs....

if nither of my suggestions work it could be water or air in the fuel... check fuel lines and purge the system

MrMoMo · 01-13-08, 07:56 PM

Got any oil left in there?

01-11-08, 03:11 PM	#1
JoeCanadian IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Campbell River BC on Vancouver Island in Canada on Earth Posts: 227	3b fires then shuts off? so i drive my rig into the lake swim out wank home. i get the rig out dry it out swap my fuel cut off relay for a dry 1, bypass the glow plug computer (rip it out ) do up the old button and switch. all wat working fine then lost dash and running lights + brake lites but head and blinkers still work fine. and to boot truck fires up and shuts off due to the cuttoff relay, so i unhooked it from the fuelpump and bam it runs fine, goor oil pressure, good temp. for a bit i would just shut it off and turn it on and it was all good? same goes with all my gauges and blowerfan. whats up? it still drives good. i think it has to do with the little black box behind the kick cover for the drvers foot?? any help would be sweet Thanx: Les and The Screeming Green Submarine ps mine thw redkneck splling

01-12-08, 12:05 AM	#2
mac rust and moth consumables Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wet Coast Posts: 844	[quote=JoeCanadian;2931652]so i drive my rig into the lake swim out wank home. How does one wank home? Sorry, had to do it. I'm thinking corrosion in your fuse block and a well soaked low oil cutoff. Did this thing go in the Salt Chuck or was it fresh water? __________________ -Peter Mac- 1990 HDJ81 1997 40th 1967 Norton Atlas 1986 Yamaha RZ350 1996 Ducati 900SS SP Ya...it's like crack to me... www.bestinshowexhibits.com

01-12-08, 07:04 AM	#3
cruiser_guy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mixco, Guatemala/Cranbrook & Vancouver, B.C., Canada TLCA# 16387 Posts: 7,362	Watch and see if the EDIC is shutting off the truck. That will help narrow down what is causing the problems. Most folks who have gone with a "Wilson switch" have eliminated the EDIC motor. __________________ '82 BJ60 H55 tranny, AXT turbo 3B diesel, high nickel alloy head, A/C, BDS lift, factory PTO, Aussie rear locker, OEM LSD front, 4:11's, 32's, PERFECT frame! '76 FJ55, 3B turbo, alloy head, H41 tranny, 3 sp. transfer, 33's, A/C, PTO winch, long range tank! '67 FJ45LV shop project c/w 3B turbo diesel transplant & H41 4 speed, 3 speed transfer, PTO! www.wirrell.com

01-12-08, 02:52 PM	#4
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,419	I had the exact same issue, the PO had done some sketcky trailer light wiring and it started blowing my engine fuse.... so there are some things to check... that's if the edic is stopping your truck, just pull the arm off and if it starts and runs you will have to shut it off manually just like the edic would regularly do... __________________ 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B

01-12-08, 02:53 PM	#5
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,419	if it isn't that try a little either while cranking, if that makes it run then it's glow plugs.... if nither of my suggestions work it could be water or air in the fuel... check fuel lines and purge the system __________________ 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B

01-13-08, 07:56 PM	#6
MrMoMo "Tuh not tuh" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N44 W76 TLCA# 15901 Posts: 817	Got any oil left in there? __________________ Bruce (VA3BWR) '66 TR4A IRS '77 FJ40, Frame off SOON! '84 BJ60, Needs TURBO! WVO Buildup Thread '87 924GTr, (summer DD) '90 CRX - DOA. '01 Impreza outback sport, DD '02 F350 Diesel - WVO'd & runnin' free!! (some assembly required to some of the above) ----------------------------------------------------------- To invent, you need a good imagination, and a pile of Junk. (Edison)

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