Need help Broke down Elkhart Indiana (1 Viewer)

[mt hood cruiser]

Hey guys I'm looking for a diesel mechanic that can work on the 3b with Turbo. my son and I broke down on our toad trip . Let up off acceleration to pull into fuel station , heard a pop sound like a rock hit, vehicle dies and now won't restart turns over but doesn't seem to get fuel.. in Elkhart Indiana. 1986 BJ70 3b turbo.

 

[jblueridge]

Does the motor even try to catch/start?
Once my vacuum shutoff valve died and when I tried to start it the engine would catch and almost run for a brief moment, then die.
Pulling the rubber vacuum line off the metal actuator pot located atop the main air intake allowed motor to run. To make it stop I had to stall it out or reattach rubber hose.
The vacuum actuator gizmo is high on the left side of the motor where the intake pipe turns down towards the manifold.
I have a 13BT motor so maybe different on 3B.

 

[yohavos]

Might try a cross-post here: IN- Hoosier Cruisers

 

[divemedic]

Cross posted to Indiana Cruisers. I know a Guy in Columbus Ohio who may be able to get the truck running. I’m about 4 hours driving to Elkhart and can swing out after work hours to get you if you need it. Feel free to PM to swap numbers

https://m.facebook.com/groups/133382590656442?view=permalink&id=445909332737098&fs=0&focus_composer=0

 

[Josey1972]

Might try a cross-post here: IN- Hoosier Cruisers

Dont bother. Use Windy City.

 

[divemedic]

Any updates?

 

[Josey1972]

My Dad doesn’t know any wrenches in Elkhart anymore. We been away for a while now.