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Raising the dead here but I just wanted to say "THANKS" for everyone's help. She's been real busy since I got it fired up. Worked it today as a matter of fact. Spent a lot of time running the battery back and forth to re-charge. Make man big and strong.......OK more like sore old bastard.

Thanks for the intel there Bryce. I was on about 7 ships in 22 years. Saratoga was my first CV-60 not CV-3. did a Frigate, a tender, 2 mine hunters and 2 high speed vessels (HSV). Had a good run.........but anyway I put an additive in Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement + Cetane Boost. But I tested...

Algae? Buddy as much bottom/sea time as I got (Navy) I ain't never seen no "algae" that looked like that. But hey, I'm good, it was "I who came here" for the advice. Learn something new everyday. Here's for the great news......patience and perseverance. Yup, the dang thing started just about an hour...

I guess the real question is how long does this "normally" take in the right conditions? Before one crashes a starter or battery. I think I'm pretty close, I just work it a bit at a time, let the battery cable and starter cool and try not to let them get too hot, come back crank a few times.........

The "blow through" on the return line has already been done. Replaced it with all new lines as well. I'll take a look at the check valve, but cracking the return line I have fuel there........More to follow. Thanks gents.

Many things going on since then but I have managed to jump back on the project. The info you gave me has been very helpful thank you. Now this is what's happened since then. I checked the return lines between the injectors and replaced them, No mouse turds. Checked timeing window, No turds. Then che...

New to site, need some help please! I have a 1973 450B dozier it has been sitting for a while (never had a problem starting before) went to start it and noticed a leak in the injector return line down by my feet. Inspection revealed cracked return line so I replaced with a new fuel line but it seems...