[AT] diesel won't start

[JParks]

It looks like about everything has been covered that I would suggest....but
one more thing.........and one I overlooked and went through all the above
once............A sticking fuel cutoff...............I had an AC engine once
that the little plunger stuck in the off position (operated by a slip cable)

A little jiggle on the plunger opened the fuel right up.............two
hours shot down the drain but it sure reminded me of the "Law
Parsimony"...Look for the simplest solution first!!

John Parks
Boise, ID
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Green" <jd_green at swbell.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 4:24 AM
Subject: [AT] diesel won't start


Guys-

I have a Ford "Jayhawk" 1700.  It has a little 2 cyl diesel engine, and
about all we ever have to do to it is turn the key and start it.

Since it was a little rainy yesterday, it was a good time for some
maintenance.  Started her up, drove into the barn and changed the fuel
filter.  Now she won't start.  No fuel coming out of the pressure side of
the injector pump.  I can get it going with a little ether, but she won't
stay running.  Could changing the fuel filter been that hard on the injector
pump?  Is there some way to prime the pump on this thing that I am missing?

Thanks

Jeff
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