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dexta struggling to start
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:01 pm
by DEXTAS
hi, i am woundering if anyonw would know why my dexta isnt starting properly.the engine is fully recontioned except the fuel pump.it takes about a minute to start
but once i start it and stop it it starts first turn
any help will be usefull
thanks kyle
Re: dexta struggling to start
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:11 pm
by Bensdexta
Are you using the heater and primer?
If so are they working?
Re: dexta struggling to start
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:53 pm
by tom lad
hi
air in fuel system , wont start till its primed its self ???? just a thought
tom
Re: dexta struggling to start
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:23 pm
by DEXTAS
i am using the primer but im not using the heater as i dont have it on yet. the desiel pump wouldnt be an issue?
Re: dexta struggling to start
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:28 pm
by conar22
have you tried to bleed the fuel system by slackening the bleed screw on top of the fuel filter,then at the injector pump,then finally slacken the injector pipes up at the injector?
Re: dexta struggling to start
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:50 pm
by Gavin
I would think the lack of heater is the problem. Priming with fuel is not the way to start - it needs heat
Re: dexta struggling to start
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:01 pm
by DEXTAS
yes i bled everything.i will get the heater on it and try it then
thanks for the help
Re: dexta struggling to start
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:25 am
by jc24fan
Speaking of heaters, we have what we guess to be a 61 Dexta diesel. Wher is the heater supposed to go? It does not have glow plugs.
Re: dexta struggling to start
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:32 pm
by Bensdexta
jc24fan wrote:Speaking of heaters, we have what we guess to be a 61 Dexta diesel. Wher is the heater supposed to go? It does not have glow plugs.
On the air inlet manifold, RH side of the engine.
Re: dexta struggling to start
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:41 am
by tom lad
hi
the thread dexta newbe ....
shows a nice photo of the heater