Just to close this post out - turned out to be my starter.
As simple as one could expect pulling the starter out could be, it turned out to be more difficult due to lack of access. The starter is attached using two fasteners through the...
@Squash, I plan on checking all of them tonight. I opened up the VCR (PITA!) and cleaned the contacts with a business card (apparently abrasives are a no-go for silver contacts). A burnishing blade would have been the better option, but I do...
My HDJ81 began having starting issues over the weekend, whereupon first attempt to crank I would simply hear is the relays engage, but no starter cranking. Upon second attempt it would consistently crank and fire. I knew this would be...
Update. She's back on the road and running better than ever :beer:
Note to the wise: getting old is not for sissies - nor is pulling and reinstalling a Denso injection pump on a 1HD-T. In order of operation and my subjective assessment of...
Ok, time for an update.
I cleaned the pump as well as I could within a reasonable effort level, pulled all the injector lines off, removed mounting bracket, and went for it.
I had my wife observe the plunger movement toward the rear of the...