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January 11, 2010, 10:25:22 pm

dieselherb1

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84 TD Caddy hard starting and no rev
« on: January 11, 2010, 10:25:22 pm »
Had a hard time getting this engine started, then only idle. after warmed revved once then back to idle with no rev again. I can see fuel going into the pump. Almost like the pump is frost. Help!
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Reply #1January 11, 2010, 11:38:09 pm

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Re: 84 TD Caddy hard starting and no rev
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2010, 11:38:09 pm »
Sounds like air to me. Replace the fuel filter and/or run it off a jerry can and see what happens
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Reply #2January 12, 2010, 08:13:33 pm

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Re: 84 TD Caddy hard starting and no rev
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2010, 08:13:33 pm »
Can there be air in the pump? I can see fuel to the pump, I'm using a lift pump.
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Reply #3January 12, 2010, 10:22:36 pm

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Re: 84 TD Caddy hard starting and no rev
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2010, 10:22:36 pm »
How was the truck running before? What changed between now and then?
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