'99 E300TD won't start
11-07-2016, 11:12 AM
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
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reknez (11-08-2016)
11-08-2016, 05:11 AM
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Very much appreciated, kajtek1, now I have something to follow. It's frustrating but confident all problems will be solved eventually with your help and other
Last edited by reknez; 11-08-2016 at 05:15 AM. Reason: correction
11-12-2016, 09:21 AM
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What is wrong with my engine
In addition to post #7 I performed the following tests:
What I hadn’t mentioned so far that I’m working with a brand new head. Had the pistons ground and checked prior to installing from the old to new head. Tested installed pistons with gasoline, no visible leakage in 24 hours. Timing of the IP was done with the tools as described in various publications. All is OK there.
Since then I performed a compression test on #1 cylinder, it tested around 100 psi, the air escaping through the exhaust. No bubbles in the cooling water. No water in oil (drained the oil). No detectable leaks around head gasket.
While cranking the engine to start a lot of smoke comes out of the intake ports. Occasionally it wants to start, and once actually did for about 3 seconds and died, must check fuel pressure?
Installed new K40 relay, S.O.V. and Timing chain.
Now, the puzzling part: Presently, #1 cylinder is at TD and the exhaust cam lobs at about 90 degrees that should indicate the exhaust valves are closed, but with the applied air escaping through the exhaust (the pipe that (with the IM installed) connects to the EGR. Why doesn’t the cylinder hold the pressure? 1.) Are the valves leaking? 2.) Are the exhaust lobes bearing on the tappets at 90 degrees? I appeal to all familiar with the subject to come forward with advice to get this beautiful car on the road again, thank you!
What I hadn’t mentioned so far that I’m working with a brand new head. Had the pistons ground and checked prior to installing from the old to new head. Tested installed pistons with gasoline, no visible leakage in 24 hours. Timing of the IP was done with the tools as described in various publications. All is OK there.
Since then I performed a compression test on #1 cylinder, it tested around 100 psi, the air escaping through the exhaust. No bubbles in the cooling water. No water in oil (drained the oil). No detectable leaks around head gasket.
While cranking the engine to start a lot of smoke comes out of the intake ports. Occasionally it wants to start, and once actually did for about 3 seconds and died, must check fuel pressure?
Installed new K40 relay, S.O.V. and Timing chain.
Now, the puzzling part: Presently, #1 cylinder is at TD and the exhaust cam lobs at about 90 degrees that should indicate the exhaust valves are closed, but with the applied air escaping through the exhaust (the pipe that (with the IM installed) connects to the EGR. Why doesn’t the cylinder hold the pressure? 1.) Are the valves leaking? 2.) Are the exhaust lobes bearing on the tappets at 90 degrees? I appeal to all familiar with the subject to come forward with advice to get this beautiful car on the road again, thank you!
Last edited by reknez; 11-14-2016 at 09:58 AM. Reason: corrections
