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Originally Posted by Zacharias
I would do the compression test immediately following the valve adjustment.
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well noted ... but the compression test would require bleeding the lines afterwards, so i was thinking i would do this after i did the purge and changed the filters?!
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Originally Posted by Zacharias
Is there an issue with how the engine now runs, that is prompting you to want to do a diesel purge, or is it just for preventative purposes?
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the engine is running rather well ... little oil consumption, good power, marginal tailpipe smoke. i would say that my purge would be 'preventative' for sure. did not know it had negative ramifications. i assumed it would help the IP and the injectors.
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Originally Posted by Zacharias
If you suspect one or more dirty injectors, for all the work happening here, I would suggest you have the injectors professionally cleaned (and any nozzles replaced, as needed). Or go ahead and install new nozzles across the board.
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10-4 ... i was thinking about new nozzles, but though i would make a game-day decision when i pull them out during the compression test.
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Originally Posted by Zacharias
In terms of leakage around the top of the large fuel filter, you mean you have fuel pooling on top of the filter housing? If you mean that the top edge of the filter is leaking slightly, that can occur simply from overtightening the filter.
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it is pooling on the top ... on the casting.
thank you!
geoff