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I have the following compression on cylinders 1-4: 360, 250, 0 and 305. The machine lost power last winter while plowing snow. Air pressure applied to that cylinder shows leakage to the crankcase. Considering the general condition of this machine and my need and desire to get it running, can I affor...

If you're sure on your timing,is your govenor working? Greg That's a good question and the reason I posted the information about the governor weights falling out of position and the fact that the new plastic ring made movement of the weights much more restricted. I'm wondering if with this "lack of...

I forgot-- When you feel compession stroke beginning, stop cranking and bar the engine over so you don't go past TDC. Greg Latest update. The old dozer started, just as I expected with the same symptoms: slow to accelerate with advance in the throttle and the need to run with the throttle a lot hig...

You may need to borrow a microm. to set it exactly. I think it should be within .0005". Make sure that your dots are matching on the drive shaft when you install the pump and be sure you're on TDC ,#1 cylinder, on the correct stroke. Greg Dots are OK for sure. I set TDC by the flywheel timing mark....

You may need to borrow a microm. to set it exactly. I think it should be within .0005". Make sure that your dots are matching on the drive shaft when you install the pump and be sure you're on TDC ,#1 cylinder, on the correct stroke. Greg Dots are OK for sure. I set TDC by the flywheel timing mark....

My 1010 diesel crawler woudn't start this spring. I cracked the lines and got no fuel at the injectors. I checked for fuel to the pump and an open return line...both OK. Based on the messageboard, I assumed the plastic retainer ring would be bad, but there was no debris in the fuel flowing out under...