LB2204 Cold Starting

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#21  
Another update: Put the new fuel bowl housing on it, replaced all old rubber lines in the system and that cleared up all the leaks. Still runs like crap for a bit when i start it cold after sitting a few days but it does clear up a lot quicker. Maybe 10-15 seconds now. The trick where you cycle the glow plugs again as it's sputtering seems to help a lot too. Starts without giving it any throttle at all when it's warm too, which it wouldn't do before. Thanks for all the input guys. I wouldn't have known that this was normal behavior without your help. I think I'm going to call this issue fixed now.
 
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#22  
After the rebuild did you time the fuel pump by chance.
So, turns out there's a fine adjustment using shims on the injection pump. I remembered your question Robin and stumbled across this info in the repair manual today. I didn't realize there was any adjustment beyond lining up the timing marks on the timing gears. I guess you can tell I'm fairly new to diesel engines lol. Anyway, I'm going to check the timing when I get a chance. From my research if this is the problem, it would appear my injection pump timing is retarded. Will cause hard starting even if everything else is perfect I'm told.
 
   / LB2204 Cold Starting #23  
Well you might be on to something. Keep us posted…😉
 
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Well you might be on to something. Keep us posted…😉
No dice. Checked the timing today. It's right on the money. I think I should just leave well enough alone.
 

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