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    L90F starts but not by itself

    I have a Volvo L90f, the motor turns and turns but does not start. We can start it with brake cleaner but not with the fuel starter. What would be the problem !??
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    Cat 252B only starts with ether

    Hey guys, I have a 252B2 (CAT0252BPSCP05774) with 1067hrs. It recently was parked on a hill (fuel read 1/4 tank) and would not start the next day (cranks, no start). I added fuel, ran the lift pump for 3 min to prime, and still no luck. I proceeded to then crack the injector lines to further...
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    2016 Volvo L70H P228f00 and P016f00

    Hi let me preface by saying im not a trained diesel mechanic, just being forced to try and fix my machine since i cant find a mechanic who'll touch it. I have a Volvo L70H that has been having fuel system issues due to water contamination. It started making a chuffing noise along with alot of...
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    Deere 160D electrical/fuel problem

    Hey guys I have a 2008 Deere 160D excavator. Difficulty starting at times, sometimes it will surge at idle, then when under load it smokes bad and has no power. Sometimes it runs fine. It is throwing code 627-1, but only when it is acting up. When the machine is running fine it does not have any...
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    CAT 267 Skid Steer fires up, but wont stay running.

    We have a CAT267 Skid Steer. The issues started a few weeks ago. It was being used and after about an hour is shut off, checked all fluids and duel. Everything looked good. It started back up and ran for 30 more minutes, then died. Let it sit for a day and came back and it fired up fine and ran...
    • Traivs
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    • cat 267 dies fuel stalling motor wont stay running
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    Cat 279D fuel problems?

    On the day i had someone coming out to potentially buy my machine i was running around doing some things and suddenly rpm drops and stalls. Start it up, starts in low RPM and stalls. I thought maybe a clogged filter, i pulled them both off, cleaned them, reinstalled, turned to ignition and they...
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    1994 JLG 45 gas fuel solenoid issues

    My 1994 JLG 45ha will occasionally not start . If I disconnect power to the fuel solenoid while cranking it will start. I have to reconnect power before it shuts down it will stay running. Where is the issue. Is the fuel pressure possibly to low. The pump is 4-7 psi Ford engine on this machine.??
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    What kind of fuel cap is this called?

    Sorry for what might be a dumb question.. I am trying to fix up a loader I bought and both fuel caps are missing, has one on each side of the tank, and I can't seem to find them online for the life of me... But I also don't know what the name is of this style if it has one? The loader is an old...
    • Hardlyworking
    • Thread
    • clark michigan fuel fuel cap fuel lid gas gas cap lid michigan clark
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Wheel Loaders
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    Case 580SK Stalls and then won't restart without a shot of ether

    Hi All, I have an odd problem that I hope someone cane point me in the right direction. On a 1992 Case 580 SK backhoe, the machine can be working fine for a while at 2200 RPM, and then all of a sudden, RPMs drop to idle for a second and then come back up. Then a bit later, the machine will...
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    John deere 450D lc low fuel rail pressure

    I have a john deere 450D with 13200 hours. Iv been fighting issues with 1239-1 code. I have changed filters / overflow valves checked all screens all lines presure at injection pump at idle is around 37 or so hard to tell because it jumps around so much ! And I don't know if that's normal...
    • Brad93
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    • 1239-1 450d excavator fuel hitachi john deere pcv presure wiring
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Case 1835c blowing smoke when idle is raised runs rough please helppp

    So I have this case 1835C with a continental TMD20. 3 cylinder diesel I was using it for about two hours when all of the sudden I saw a lot of black smoke coming out of the tailpipe I checked the fuel I replaced the air filters and the fuel filters still doing the same thing I bought new...
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    IT18B FUEL ISSUE!

    I have a customers IT18B, serial prefix “1DF” with a 3204DI. it dropped a valve, put a new reman head on it, and new piston/rings. Can not get it to fire witho it ether or pumping the primer while cranking. Fuel system was a bit sad so decided to overhaul it. Had the injection pump rebuilt, and...
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    Fuel tuning c8.3 p7100 F800

    Hey, does anyone have experience fuel tuning a cummins 8.3 with a p7100 injection pump? Interested in modest power gains, but I also don't want to break my driveline. It's in a 1995 F800 with a FS6206A eaton roadranger (nominally rated to 600ft-lb) and a meritor RS-21-230 two speed axle. The...
    • John V
    • Thread
    • 6cta8.3 c8.3 cummins f800 fuel p7100 tuning
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Trucks
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    lull telehandler 1044c-54 Turns off after 30-40 seconds

    lull 1044c-54 with a john deere 4045tf275 engine. lull starts with no problem or hesitation but after about half a minute engine turns off as if you have turned the switch off, there is no warning or indication of the engine is going to turn off. if you go to start the engine right away it will...
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    299D2 xhp hi pressure fuel pump coil

    we have a 299 (DX202389) with the most bazzare problem the engine just suddendly stopped and alarm 523612-5 came up and i told dealer it said something about pre stroke control i didnt get a pic of alarm the first time but they had no idea what that might mean but they came out and i happened to...
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    Hitachi EX 100-3 recent runnability issues

    Our excavator started up the other day and had a very low, sluggish idle. This unit usually starts up great and responds very quickly to the controls. But regardless of what speed you wanted the idle to be, the excavator slowly gained engine RPM's as it warmed up. Then it seemed to be OK...
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    91 F800 fuel delivery

    My ford 7.8l F800 just started shutting off after 15-20 minutes of idling. About a week ago there was a puddle of fuel underneath the fuel/water seperator and thats when this whole issue started. I replaced it, primed it, and the truck started fine but once again it died. Even if I primed it...
    • Problems
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    • f800 ford fuel pressure
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Trucks
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    Idle time and utilisation factors

    Hey all. I'm doing some research about fuel consumption estimation during construction planning stage, and I would like to know if anyone has come across an industry standard, guideline or recommendation to estimate idle time, utilization factors or any kind of operational aspect affecting...
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    T190 loses power, runs rough, starts smoking when worked hard

    2005 Bobcat T190 with Kubota v2003t. Engine temp gauge never reads over 1/3 all belts recently changed and adjusted. After about an hour or 2 depending on ambient temp and actual workload, unit will start losing power, minor black smoke and stalling on quick movements. At that point if brought...
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    Caterpillar 277C crank but no start, blue smoke at mid throttle

    Howdy ive got an 09 277c skid steer with the 3044 engine equipment serial JWF01539. It has starting issues and smokes at mid/high throttle. I purchased it in such condition and now i am trying to figure out what the heck could be wrong with it (not such a great plan i must admit). The engine is...
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