So I picked up a couple of LT1A's and four Lombardini 6LD260's from an ad on Craigslist. I'm embarrassed to say how much trouble I went to and how far I traveled to pick them up. I spent WAY more on the rental minivan and hotel room than I did on the engines... But here we are.
The two LT1's are built in '85 and '86. The '85 is in MUCH better shape than the '86. The '85 cranked, but no fire. First things first, I checked the injector pump. It was seized up with rust. So after a bath in Purple Power and a thorough brass bristle brushing, it now works like a champ. There is fuel squirting out the end of the line to the injector, but outside of a couple of brief firings the very first time it was reassembled (maybe a second or two of actual running - just to give one hope and then have it torn away!) it's acting as if it's getting no fuel. It acts as though it wants to run, but maybe the injector is gummed up?
This leads to my question - how to remove an injector? This is Diesel 101, I realize. But as much wrenching as I've done, I've never had to remove an injector. The manual makes it seem as though it can only be done with a specialized tool. Before starting to crank around on the thing, I figured I should post the question here.
After removing the allen head 6mm bolt hold-down, the injector has a flat on the end. Does this unscrew, or is it a press fit? I already bought the Harbor Freight injector puller kit, but if I can get it out without using it, well it's $38 back in my wallet.
Thanks in advance for any advice and ideas.