Lister petter diesel not starting

[jddevel]

OK so bought a 2 1/2 ton dumper with a 2 cylinder engine. Although it started on collecting -bit lazy but although initial puff of black smoke then ran OK with an acceptable amount of white. 24 hours later wont even fire up with a bit of "easy start" . Nothing. Would have expected a reaction with the ether but nothing. Had bought it with a view to probably having to rebuild but wonted to at least give it a bit of work to ascertain all the faults. All advice gratefully received including any tips on a top end rebuild.

 

[V8Druid]

OK so bought a 2 1/2 ton dumper with a 2 cylinder engine. Although it started on collecting -bit lazy but although initial puff of black smoke then ran OK with an acceptable amount of white. 24 hours later wont even fire up with a bit of "easy start" . Nothing. Would have expected a reaction with the ether but nothing. Had bought it with a view to probably having to rebuild but wonted to at least give it a bit of work to ascertain all the faults. All advice gratefully received including any tips on a top end rebuild.

leccy or hand start? I see a battery now so assume leccy ---- is it winding over fast enough -- is the stop stuck on the rack ?

 

[jddevel]

Hi V8Druid, Battery was at 13volts plus. Must admit did seem a little sluggush but did think wit a squirt of ether thought something would happen. Stop seemed free. resting back when lifted and released a few times.

 

[Mick-the-fitter]

With the puctures you have they give little clues, could you do a video on starting, what is the cable bolted to the rocker cover?

 

[V8Druid]

With the puctures you have they give little clues, could you do a video on starting, what is the cable bolted to the rocker cover?

a pretty crappy earth'd be my guess Mick

 

[jddevel]

Correct V8 - It`s the earth strap from the battery. Will review that and relocate to the block somewhere. Going to "tow start" it this weekend to try and first establish the state of the engine and dumper in general. Like all "well used" plant especially dumpers you inevitably buy something needing work. Buy cheap and then have the opportunity to sort the problems. With no knowledge of both this type of engine or dumpers it will be a steep learning curve. First try and get some engine numbers.

 

[modelman093]

Worth checking all the fuel system for air leaks allowing the fuel to run back when the machine is standing . Copper and fibre washers in unions and filter bowls deteriorate over time and are cheap replacements. Worth Cracking / retightening all unions in turn while cranking .