Mr. T. Minnesota
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Just returned from northern Minnesota this AM. I have been working on this HD3 Allis for 2 1/2 years cleaning the fuel system of algae contaminated fuel. Along with that issue others weak spots developed "Murphy's Law".
One issue was trouble with the engine that would not turn over after I had revamped the fuel system last November. Had the starter tested in my home town and it proved to be good. I believe the problem was a dead 6volt battery that blocked (resisted) current flow. Replaced the 6volt battery (part of my 18 volt starting system) and now it spins as before.
Did it start, not quite, but close. It fired a few times. Two issues come to mind. First the engine has worn rings and blow-by which I believe makes it hard to start. Second, bleeding an Allis 175 is not like a few other diesels I have worked on. There is too much tension in the injector lines vertically into the injectors to allow for an easy bleed process. Just my opinion. When the blue berries are ripe in northern Minnesota this summer I will attempt to start it again. Any and all comments are welcome.
Just returned from northern Minnesota this AM. I have been working on this HD3 Allis for 2 1/2 years cleaning the fuel system of algae contaminated fuel. Along with that issue others weak spots developed "Murphy's Law".
One issue was trouble with the engine that would not turn over after I had revamped the fuel system last November. Had the starter tested in my home town and it proved to be good. I believe the problem was a dead 6volt battery that blocked (resisted) current flow. Replaced the 6volt battery (part of my 18 volt starting system) and now it spins as before.
Did it start, not quite, but close. It fired a few times. Two issues come to mind. First the engine has worn rings and blow-by which I believe makes it hard to start. Second, bleeding an Allis 175 is not like a few other diesels I have worked on. There is too much tension in the injector lines vertically into the injectors to allow for an easy bleed process. Just my opinion. When the blue berries are ripe in northern Minnesota this summer I will attempt to start it again. Any and all comments are welcome.