hits 5 or 10 times and stops.

[ken12]

rebuilt engine. was sitting in box in parts. I didin't take apart so not sure if it all went back together correcly. however it starts but won't stay running. is timing correct? not sure if i got all the shims that came out of it. engine is L185 diesel.

 

[murphy1244]

rebuilt engine. was sitting in box in parts. I didin't take apart so not sure if it all went back together correcly. however it starts but won't stay running. is timing correct? not sure if i got all the shims that came out of it.

Well What kind of engine is it?

 

[Soundguy]

not sure what you have for an engine.. however from a general view.. if an engine starts and runs, timing is at least close, as is compression, valve setup, and ignition or points.

at point of stall, if it uses spark/battery ignition ( gasser).. check to see if it still has spark on turn over.. if yes.. go to fuel.

most start/run/fast stall is fuel.

ie.. float needle or seat is stuck or clogged, and fuel just dribbles into bowl.. engine will start then starves off fast...

post back some actual specific details to get some actual specific advice.

 

[ken12]

engine is L185 diesel. 20 horse.

 

[Soundguy]

if it starts, injection timing and valves and comp are good.

if it dies.. it's fuel.

a diesel engie is pretty much an air pump.

got an electric fuel shutoff? check that... otherwise.. make sure fuel gets to the IP..