Stranded
My newly acquired 300 D left me stranded 20 miles from home on Christmas Evening. I was drivin right along and I noticed it gradually lost power. I pulled off the interstate and the poor thing started shaking very hard and then it died before I could get off the ramp from the interstate. I tried starting it several times. It would turn over and run for a second or two then shake like crazy and die. I heard a significant amount of rattle over by the air intake housing, above the turbo. It felt and sounded like it was starved for fuel. I changed both fuel filters and it did the same thing. I finally got her towed back home and I am gonna try to figure out what is going on with it tomorrow. Does anyone know what is going on here??
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Remove the fuel filler cap and try to start it again.
If that doesn't do the trick, then remove the outlet line from the fuel pump and insert it into a clear jar. Crank the engine for 15 seconds and see how much fuel you get in the jar. Report back. |
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I agree, sounds like a fuel problem. Do as BC states, the opening of the fuel cap would be to listen for a hissing sound, a vacuum will be created if your vent is clogged. Bell shaped affair in pic.
You may also want to rig up a diesel purge thing to isolate the problem. |
Are you sure the rattle wasnt valves? If it was me I'd check valve clearances too. Also check the priming pump closely for leaks, return lines as well for leakage.
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How cold is it? Gelled fuel?
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Same thing happened to me. As mentioned, I switched the fuel return line with the suction line thereby bypassing the screen in the tank and drove off.
Cheers, Bill |
Thats a good idea, however I don't think I made my fuel supply line (the rubber piece) to my pre-filter long enough to reach the return...:eek: So I'd have a problem.....perhaps I will replace that next time with a longer piece. :D
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Are you sure you have fuel in the tank?
Tom W |
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