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first time diesel owner


Created On Sunday January 31, 2010 17:20 Diesel Talk
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bgarrett
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Hi guys
I have a 1988 Ford L-8000 with a 3208 Caterpillar that has always started and run well but has gotten hard to start.
It runs rough and blows enormous white clouds when it starts running.
After a minute it smooths out and stops smoking.
I have not owned a diesel before but can do some mechanical repairs.
Please suggest things I should check.
Thank you
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JoeZ
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First thing is fuel filters. Typically what you describe is air in the fuel system. There is usually a steel line coming off the back of the engine that gives problems. I have seen a lot of these wear through from rubbing or just crack from vibration. If the filters are good, go to that line next. It's easy to find.

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thank you

Edited: Monday February 01, 2010 at 22:53 by bgarrett
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