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August 24, 2006, 12:25:50 pm

awcurl

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Diesel cutting out?
« on: August 24, 2006, 12:25:50 pm »
I've got and 1980 Caddy with a 1.6 diesel, I recently replaced all injectors with new and had the IP timed and lifter springs adjusted.  Now when the truck hits 42 mph the engine starts cutting out. If I give it any more or less throttle it runs smoothly.  Any ideas what I can check?



Reply #1August 25, 2006, 03:12:18 am

LeeG

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Diesel cutting out?
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2006, 03:12:18 am »
air in fuel lines or loose connector on fuel solenoid ?  maybe 42 gives the magic vibration frequecy that shakes something loose a bit and causes a leak or short.
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Reply #2August 25, 2006, 11:43:19 pm

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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2006, 11:43:19 pm »
theres probably some air bubbles leaking in when the extra demand for fuel comes in.  Definitely have to trace that.  I'd say pop your hood.. start motor.. rev it a good couple of times and check for bubbles on the lines.  If you see lots of bubbles.. you need to get rid of them.  How old is the fuel filter?


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Reply #3September 02, 2006, 12:54:41 pm

awcurl

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Diesel cutting out?
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2006, 12:54:41 pm »
Problem solved.  It turned out to be a small leak on an injector line at the pump.  It would only leak at a certain rpm. I tightened it up and no more problems.

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