Common questions

How do you diagnose a diesel without starting?

How do you diagnose a diesel without starting?

A diesel engine that cranks normally but won’t start regardless of the outside temperature either has low compression or a fuel delivery problem. If compression is okay, check the fuel gauge (out of fuel?). Then check the fuel filters and lines for obstructions.

What causes hot diesel fuel?

Coolant Leaks are the primary cause of overheating in diesel engines and can be easily identified, as you will notice either a low coolant level or an excessive amount of bubbles in the coolant. This can be a result of engine components, such as the cylinder head, expanding due to excess heat.

Can a 2006 6.0 diesel start on a hot restart?

2006 6.0 DIESEL FORD WONT… 2006 6.0 DIESEL FORD WONT START ON A HOT RESTART WILL START AFTER COOL DOWN. HAS NEW ICP, IPR,AND FUEL RELAY. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FUEL INJECTION PUMP SOLENOID, UNABLE TO LOCATE THE COMPONENT?

What to do when your diesel engine wont start?

Put your head close to the fuel tank and have an assistant turn the key on without cranking the engine. You should hear the fuel pump in the tank come on. Tap the top of the fuel tank lightly with a piece of wood or rubber mallet and see if the pump unsticks. This will sometimes be enough to get the truck running until you drive to a garage.

Why does a 6.2 L diesel engine not start?

The electrical system is less critical to this engine than on later 6.5 L diesels because the injection system is purely mechanical. A troubleshoot of this engine should walk through the essential components one at a time.

Why does my car not start when the engine is hot?

Aluminum expands much more than iron when it gets hot. Manufacturers compensate for this by making the pistons smaller than the cylinder bore. They are quite loose when the engine is cold. This is why you shouldn’t rev an engine hard when it is cold – piston slap can damage the cylinders.

The electrical system is less critical to this engine than on later 6.5 L diesels because the injection system is purely mechanical. A troubleshoot of this engine should walk through the essential components one at a time.

Put your head close to the fuel tank and have an assistant turn the key on without cranking the engine. You should hear the fuel pump in the tank come on. Tap the top of the fuel tank lightly with a piece of wood or rubber mallet and see if the pump unsticks. This will sometimes be enough to get the truck running until you drive to a garage.

When did the GM 6.2 diesel engine come out?

GM installed the 6.2 L diesel engine in light trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles between 1981 and 1993. The 6.2 L diesel is naturally aspirated, unlike the more recent 6.5 L turbo-charged diesel.

What kind of fuel system does a 6.2 diesel engine have?

The 6.2 L diesel is naturally aspirated, unlike the more recent 6.5 L turbo-charged diesel. The fuel system on this engine includes the fuel tank, mechanical fuel pump, fuel filters, fuel line heater, injectors and fuel lines.

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Ruth Doyle