Starting Problem

[Gregory OConnor]

The hardest to find leak is in the fuel tank pickup. The test to
determine if the tank holds the leak cost $1,000.00 in fuel.
Gregory O'Connor
94pt
Romoland Ca

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
wrote:
>
> If it took a little longer than usual to start, there's still a
> possibility there is a small air/fuel leak allowing the fuel to
> drain back out of lines when it is not running. Try the primer
pump
> before starting the next time and see if it fires right up. If so,
> that's a good indication it has a small air/fuel leak somewhere.
>
> Kerry
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Chris Reed
> wrote:
> >
> > Jeff, thanks!!!
> > Removed injector line and cranked engine. Fuel came out like it
> should. Once air was bled engine tried to start. With a little
> cranking and some starting fluid she was up and running....smoother
> than ever...
> > So I am I safe to assume that that was my starting problem? I
> shut down and started it up again fine.
> > An hour later tried to start and it did take a little longer
but
> it finally started...of course the air filter is off and the fuel
> filter on it's side so maybe that was part of the problem...
> > BTW...I never did put BioBor in my fuel. When I pulled the
> filters it did not look like algea and when I pulled the new Racor
> after 40 miles it looked like new still....so I am hoping it was
not
> an algea problem..
> > Thanks to everyone for all the info....
> > Chris Reed
> > 83 FC35 SB
> > Plant City, FL
> >
> > Jeff Miller wrote:
> > See if your racor filter is full, ditto for the engine
> filter. It
> > sounds like there might be an air leak.
> >
> > Another possibility is that a wire has come off or isn't powered
> to
> > the fuel shutoff solenoid which is located at the fuel pump on
the
> > engine, a cylinder sticking up a little larger than a D battery.
> > Check for 12v on the solenoid. If you remove this solenoid the
> > engine should run, but you'll need to push down on the shutoff
> lever
> > below it to shut down.
> >
> > Back to the air leak, the '83 has an electric fuel pump at the
> tank,
> > the pitter-patter sound you hear toward the rear of the coach
when
> > idling. With this pump operating properly, you can open the racor
> > slightly and fuel will run out, there should be pressure at all
> > points up to the fuel distributor/pump on the engine at idle. If
> > there is a leak, and it sucks air in at idle, likely your
electric
> > pump isn't working either. It is powered by an oil-pressure
switch
> > located beneath the dashboard, barely visible with the headlamp-
> door
> > opened.
> >
> > You can start by manually priming the engine, if that doesn't
seem
> > to be it then loosen an injector line at the head and crank the
> > engine to see if fuel sprays out as it cranks. If not you need to
> > try priming again and possibly opening another injector line.
This
> > is BTW one way to purge air out of injector lines but the 3208
> will
> > usually purge as it runs provided the air in the lines isn't too
> bad.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > - Jeff Miller
> > in Holland, MI
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chris"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Changed Racor filter last week and changed engine fuel filter
> > > yesterday. Took it for a drive last night for about 15 miles
and
> > it
> > > drove better than ever. Much more power...
> > > Went to start it today to move it and it started fine. Let it
> run
> > for
> > > 10 minutes or so then increased idle to help air up faster (bag
> > leak in
> > > rear). Ran at higher idel for maybe 2 or 3 minutes then brought
> > back to
> > > low idle and it cut off. Will not start at all now....
> > > Checked the fuel shut off solinoid and it's working. Can hear
> and
> > feel
> > > it. Checked Racor filter and it is clean. Tried hand prime pump
> > and it
> > > appears to feel like it has pressure behind it. Could it be air
> in
> > the
> > > lines or something real bad????
> > > Thanks
> > > Chris Reed
> > > 83 FC35 SB
> > > Plant City, FL
> > >
> >
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