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« on: May 27, 2020, 10:06:33 AM »
So, had a fun couple of days with the engine.
Pulled panels off after draining the oil so I could inspect components, which apart from a small amount of rust looked fantastic, then checked fuel tank.
Fuel tank was bone dry, surface rust throughout the tank. Removed that and cleaned fuel lines. There was no element in the fuel filter. Jerry rigged a temporary fuel tank and managed to get diesel through to the fuel pumps. Oil gallery lines were clear and oil was being pumped well after the sump was refilled.
Compression was excellent.
Could not get it to fire. Added oil to the cold start, increased compression, but still no bang. Added a touch of diesel into the cold start before following it with oil and got it going, then it stopped. Repeated this one more time to prove the theory.
Now am investigating why no fuel to cylinder.
Either fuel pumps or injectors. Cannot force compressed air through either.
Any advice on where to go from here would be appreciated.