When I go to start my vam after it has set 3-4 hours or more, it fires right up, runs for about 2 seconds, then increases in RPMs for a moment and then dies. After that it takes 30 seconds of cranking to start. Injctor leaks? Fuel regulator problems? Help!
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1989 Ford E250 7.3L, my work truck, 1991 Ford Mustang notchback 2.3L Turbo, my project, and a 1975 Porsche 914 with a built 2056 for track and street!
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When I go to start my vam after it has set 3-4 hours or more, it fires right up, runs for about 2 seconds, then increases in RPMs for a moment and then dies. After that it takes 30 seconds of cranking to start. Injctor leaks? Fuel regulator problems? Help!
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What is a vam?
Sounds to me like it might be your injection pump. That is if a vam has one [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img].
__________________ 1991 Ford PL Custom Ambulance Type III 7.3L Diesel. Photo Here Pioneer AM/FM/XM/CD Stereo. Code 3 lightbar, Whelen Strobes and flasher lights. Whelen flood lights on front, rear and sides. There bright enough to turn darkness into daylight. Siren with several tones plus electronic airhorn and PA. Custom 3" exhaust from manifolds back with a Gibson Superflow Muffler [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]. Dual alternators and dual sets of batteries. If I need a jumpstart all I do is push a button. On spot tire chains that install and de-install themselves at the flip of a switch. Also has air compressor on board along with suction unit and O2 system.
1972 Cadillac Hightop Ambulance by Superior Lucky if I get 10MPG
You've never herd of a vam??? Dude! Where ya been???
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1989 Ford E250 7.3L, my work truck, 1991 Ford Mustang notchback 2.3L Turbo, my project, and a 1975 Porsche 914 with a built 2056 for track and street!
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