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Originally Posted by 1980sd
So you guys suspect that the lift pump somehow either pumped a bunch of fuel in the crankcase and got sucked past the rings (Or valves, etc.) causing it to run crazy or the injectors were pumping too much fuel?
I know old school gas(Points/condenser era) but I'm still learning diesels.
Runaway just scares the crap out of me.
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Don't be too scared, runaway diesels are not all that common. Usually, they are preceded by work on the IP, and conclusively an incorrect reinstall of some sort. If you don't tinker with your IP your chances of having a runaway are slim. If it really concerns you, keep a CO2 fire extinguisher in the car at all times, or a board of wood...if you get a runaway, spray the CO2 into the intake (board of wood to blockk intake) and the engine will choke from not having any oxygen. There is a lot of good reading in the DIY links section regarding runaway diesels, I would recommend going through those to gather pertinent information.
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