89 8.0 onan diesel gen set, hard to start

[Ed Gardels]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>Bill, You can press both switches at same time? Warm and start.
Ive never warmed it more than 10 seconds. Will try that tommorrow.
Thanks for the help...
Ed Gardels 89sp

>
> ED,
>
> This 3 cylinder likes the glow plugs. It may be easier to start
> especially in cooler weather, From the generator compartment, Both
> the start and glow plug switches can be used at the same time.
> First warm the glow plugs, about 30 sec. then toggle the glow plug
> switch as you try to start. The other three interior switches heat
> the glow plugs in the "Off" position only.
> If this does not work for you, there may be a defective glow plug.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Gardels"
> wrote:
> >
> > Has been hard to start ever since I bought it , over a year ago.
> It
> > cranks great, but wont fire now. I replaced the fuel filter
> several
> > months ago to eliminate it.The tank is full of fuel and the fuel
> > solinoid energizes when start button pressed.I loosened the
bleed
> nut
> > on the top of the filter and fuel squirts out in a steady stream
> when
> > I crank it. I then loosened the rear(3 cyl)injector on top and
> fuel
> > just drizzels out when cranked.
> > How should the fuel squirt out when a connection is loosened?
I
> > tried it from all four locations of start buttons. Tom said I
> could
> > have an air leak but how can you tell? I have no place where
fuel
> > leaks out...
> > Anybody else ever had this problem and what was the fix..
> frustrated
> > this has been going on forever....
> > Thanks for any help you can provide.
> > Ed Gardels 89sp
> > Arlington, Texas getting cooler!!
> >
>