csx293

Just got the rebuilt injector pump back from the shop. I had a lot of trouble getting it going, but it will run now. It bellows white smoke and runs kind of rough. I am thinking that I may have washed the cylinders down with fuel while cranking it so much. Or maybe a stuck injector? Any thoughts? Should I just let her run to clear it up?

Thanks,
Fred

keithplacervill

i was told white smoke is timming retarded

frostie

I agree, I would crank the timing up. Im guessing you have the first gen engine. If so crank the pump toward the head.

G1625S

Yup, sounds like timing to me, too. The timing mark on the pump that lines up with the one on the timing case is only valid for the original pump, so don't let that fool you. Push that sucker toward the head about 1/4'' and see what you get!

csx293

Thanks for the input - I'll bump the timing and see what happens. I had it going a few minutes ago and the neighbor came over to see if the garage was on fire!

KB440

That's great

Reminds me of my younger days with the neighbors.

csx293

Isn't it great - they think I am nuts - but so far they have been pretty tolerant. The smoke today was intense.

I was going to call it a night to think of Guy Lombardo and sing Aud Lang Syne, but I couldn't just sit here and watch TV. Out to the garage I went, pushed the pump as far forward as I could - a little less than 1/4 at the mark. Turned the key and BOOM - the happy dance in Diesel land! Unbelievable the difference. Can I push it a bit further?

Happy New year to everyone - Best wishes for a great 2007!

Fred

dpuckett

You can ALWAYS push it a bit farther, but repeat after me "I am my own warranty station." In other words, a little goes a long ways sometimes.

DP

wannadiesel

When it sounds like a 6.2 liter Chevy you have gone to far.