Injectors starting to go? - Diesel Forum

Cjhstang · 11-21-2009, 10:42 AM

What are some good signs that my injectors (and or ip) are starting to go?
Truck is getting a little harder to start again but all aspects of starting system are new. gp's, starter, all cables and terminals, batteries. Spins plenty fast.
It likes to choke a little when its fired up and doesn't like to fire instantly like she used to.
was wonderin if maybe injection related was not vaporizing the fuel or something

Snotzalot · 11-21-2009, 07:33 PM

It's getting colder, which may give you your symptoms.

**vlamica** · 11-21-2009, 07:56 PM

Not to highjack your thread, but i have the same issue. New glow plugs.. new pump.. new injectors.. correct timing. When the outside temp is 60F or above it fires right up with a nice high idle.. when below that temp it chokes out some black smoke and runs rough for a few seconds until it blows out all the fuel. Plugged into the block heater at any temp perfect. I start thinking about compression.

Vinnie

Cjhstang · 11-21-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snotzalot

It's getting colder, which may give you your symptoms.

Yeah i expected that... but last winter i had the same starting system (cept old gp's) and it started like a hot summer day. (tx to the gear reduction starter) It didn't used to choke around at all. Thats why i was figuring maybe i have a injector here or there that is going out... then once it warms up it works fine...