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Squash
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You could give ENS a call.
If they cannot help you, they may have suggestions.
If they cannot help you, they may have suggestions.
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Thank you, for replying. they’ve never been helpful ever over the years. They sell diesels to the mines but do not service. They won’t outsource old vehicles parts.
Squash
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I feel your pain, but hopefully they could recommend someone.
4wheelauto in Edmonton has always been good to me.
What are your driving engine wise, and what is the issue.
4wheelauto in Edmonton has always been good to me.
What are your driving engine wise, and what is the issue.
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Dan @ 4wheel is a godsend! Highly recommend. It’s my dad’s LC, it’s a BJ70, not sure if it’s a fuel pump issue. It either won’t start or stay idle. We primed the pump and it’ll run for a few minutes and dies. Tried bleeding the lines and thought we got the air lock, replaced fuel filter…
We are at a loss and can’t find a good mechanic.
Squash
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If it runs while priming, then suspect the fuel supply.
Vaccum leaks are hard to find, sometimes you can hear the squeak of a vacuum leak if your surroundings are quiet.
Change hoses and check clamps.
Also check the EDIC, even disconnect the mechanism and run the unit manually just to ensure you deal with one issue at a time.
Vaccum leaks are hard to find, sometimes you can hear the squeak of a vacuum leak if your surroundings are quiet.
Change hoses and check clamps.
Also check the EDIC, even disconnect the mechanism and run the unit manually just to ensure you deal with one issue at a time.
Could be a leak at the primer pump itself, all 3 of my cruisers with B series engines had what looked like an original primer pump in them when I bought them and was one of the first things I changed.
John @Radd Cruisers has always been helpful with knowledge and parts.
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John @Radd Cruisers has always been helpful with knowledge and parts.
Diesel Primer Pump - 3B, 2H, 12HT & Others
Diesel Primer Pump - 3B, 2H, 12HT & Others <br /> Replaces 22501-77021 with more modern Genuine Bosch part. <br /> 2 447 010 038, 2 447 222 126
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Sounds like air leaks.
The fuel system will not "air lock" if there's no air leak, as this is not a possible issue.
First place is to check ALL of the rubber fuel hoses and their connections. The hoses dry and crack with age, and the clamps won't maintain tension.
The steel fuel lines are subject to rusting at certain places. Top of the inner frame near the rear wheel well is a common problem spot.
Next, check the fuel primer pump that's on the side of the injection pump. Common for the stock pump to leak with age.
Then check the fuel water separator underneath the vehicle on the RH side of the inner frame by the front of the rear spring - holes in the bottom that let air in, and tend to not let fuel out are a major culprit. Might have slight fuel on the outside bottom, but it can be a sneaky one.
Next up is the fuel suction tube coming out of the fuel tank. Metal pipes that rust out from water and dirt spray.
It only takes a minute amount of air for these engines to not run well or to not want to stay running.
Last place to check is the operation of the fuel lift pump that's bolted to the side of the injection pump. Open a bleeder on the fuel filter and have someone crank over the engine - fuel should squirt out of the system if it is primed and working. It happens very rarely that the primer pump piston will get slightly rusty and not pump. Remove, take apart, carefully clean, reassemble and test.
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The fuel system will not "air lock" if there's no air leak, as this is not a possible issue.
First place is to check ALL of the rubber fuel hoses and their connections. The hoses dry and crack with age, and the clamps won't maintain tension.
The steel fuel lines are subject to rusting at certain places. Top of the inner frame near the rear wheel well is a common problem spot.
Next, check the fuel primer pump that's on the side of the injection pump. Common for the stock pump to leak with age.
Then check the fuel water separator underneath the vehicle on the RH side of the inner frame by the front of the rear spring - holes in the bottom that let air in, and tend to not let fuel out are a major culprit. Might have slight fuel on the outside bottom, but it can be a sneaky one.
Next up is the fuel suction tube coming out of the fuel tank. Metal pipes that rust out from water and dirt spray.
It only takes a minute amount of air for these engines to not run well or to not want to stay running.
Last place to check is the operation of the fuel lift pump that's bolted to the side of the injection pump. Open a bleeder on the fuel filter and have someone crank over the engine - fuel should squirt out of the system if it is primed and working. It happens very rarely that the primer pump piston will get slightly rusty and not pump. Remove, take apart, carefully clean, reassemble and test.
~John
Could it be in the tank at the pick up? I'd take a shot at small blast of pressurized air backwards down the fuel line,
( take fuel cap off to release pressure ) then reprime. Bit primitive but maybe? John B @RADDCRUISER might shoot this idea down
with more wisdom than i have.
( take fuel cap off to release pressure ) then reprime. Bit primitive but maybe? John B @RADDCRUISER might shoot this idea down
with more wisdom than i have.
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You might also want to hit up John Fawcus. He's in Edmonton, you can find him on facebook or on Instagram. I think his Instagram handle is @bj60LandCruiserAddict.
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Nope, great idea, and have pressurized fuel systems often to look for leaks. Only takes a small amount of pressure, so don't overdo it.
~John
I wrote the guide below for the 2H engine.. its entirely relevant for B Series engines too.. not quite what you asked for but if @dieselgrl wants to get her hands dirty.
On a positive note, given that it runs (even if only for a few mins) means its really unlikely the injection pump is going to be the problem. The fix will just be a process of elimination.
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On a positive note, given that it runs (even if only for a few mins) means its really unlikely the injection pump is going to be the problem. The fix will just be a process of elimination.
2H - Sucking Air/Fuel Restriction
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