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Old 02-15-2007, 01:58 PM
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'80 300TD no start - What the ?

My 300TD has decided to go into hibernation mode, it appears.

The car was running GREAT and had no starting issues. Now it won't start for nothing....
Here is what I've checked already:
Glow plugs - working fine
Fuel filters - good
Injectors - very recently rebuilt
Fuel Bleeder - bleed
Shut Off Valve - disconnected

I've cracked the lines at the injectors and the delivery valves and fuel seems to seep out when cranking (as opposed to high pressure). Is there somewhere on/in the injector pump I should check (blockage?) ? Did my pump just suddenly die? This has me baffled....

Thanks in advance,
Klaus

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Old 02-15-2007, 02:00 PM
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Does she crank fast or slow?
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Old 02-15-2007, 02:07 PM
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Does she crank fast or slow?
This is kind of a cop out answer, but I would say medium. Doesn't sound different from when it normally started.
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Old 02-15-2007, 02:12 PM
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Fuel tank vent plugged up,vacuum preventing fuel from getting up to the engine at full flow?
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Old 02-15-2007, 02:19 PM
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This is kind of a cop out answer, but I would say medium. Doesn't sound different from when it normally started.
Ok, normal, then. That is a good thing. Slow means dying battery, and for sure a no start. I learned that one the hard way.

Was the fuel system opened recently? Could be air, or gelled fuel?

Mine was fine one night, next day no start, but that was because of a blown GP fuse and faulty GP's
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Old 02-15-2007, 02:25 PM
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What about the fuel pump?
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Old 02-15-2007, 06:38 PM
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If you're getting a weep out of the lines at injectors, it would seem your FP is okay. Let GP's go through a full cycle, turn key wait till you hear a click and dash lights brighten, the light will have been out for some time, before hitting starter. Good luck.

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