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Petteroids / Re: lpws2 intermittent power loss
« on: August 14, 2017, 07:01:46 PM »
just some updates here. I had the injectors professionally cleaned and they checked out fine with tolerances, etc. $34 well spent for peace of mind. While injectors were out I did a compression check on the cylinders: 400 psi on each so that is good to see. Changed oil to a 15w40 diesel oil (Shell Rotella), new oil filter.
Put it all back together and ran it for about an hour mowing lawn. Seemed a little low on power but never got over 190 degrees and never blew any black smoke. Hmm could it have been the injectors and oil? I still feel as though I should adjust the valves if this is possible. Does anyone have specs on valve adjustment in this engine?
I have not pressure checked the radiator yet as recommended here. Need to get a kit for this or borrow the equipment for it. It is using a bit of coolant but I don't observe any white-ish smoke other than startup.
Some resolution!!!!! But still feels a bit down on power.
Put it all back together and ran it for about an hour mowing lawn. Seemed a little low on power but never got over 190 degrees and never blew any black smoke. Hmm could it have been the injectors and oil? I still feel as though I should adjust the valves if this is possible. Does anyone have specs on valve adjustment in this engine?
I have not pressure checked the radiator yet as recommended here. Need to get a kit for this or borrow the equipment for it. It is using a bit of coolant but I don't observe any white-ish smoke other than startup.
Some resolution!!!!! But still feels a bit down on power.