ziegler
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If everything works out I will be picking up a 1300HD soon. Looking for any information or PDF's that you can share. Has a v1903 and there are wiring problems, what is needed to make it start relay-able - just 12v to the starter solenoid & glow plugs or is there more need - manual fuel pump and shutoff?
It was told it has a power problem but will start and run with black smoke until it warms up then it goes away, he could not get it to start when I was there - the left cab panel was off and he was paying with the wires. A friend pull the head and did something with the valves and new head gaskets but no change (planing on a compression test after I get it home). He is not totally sure what was truly done but thinks the valves where lapped. There is oil at the top of the radiator should I be worried - enough to coat my finger but I am assuming this is from removing the head, will be doing a radiator pressure test to make sure. Or should I just look for another engine? A local guy has a Isuzu 2.2 for $700 from a refer trailer.
It was told it has a power problem but will start and run with black smoke until it warms up then it goes away, he could not get it to start when I was there - the left cab panel was off and he was paying with the wires. A friend pull the head and did something with the valves and new head gaskets but no change (planing on a compression test after I get it home). He is not totally sure what was truly done but thinks the valves where lapped. There is oil at the top of the radiator should I be worried - enough to coat my finger but I am assuming this is from removing the head, will be doing a radiator pressure test to make sure. Or should I just look for another engine? A local guy has a Isuzu 2.2 for $700 from a refer trailer.
