HELP - 8V92 will not start

[Larry Kehler]

The saga continues, here is an update:
At the suggestion of the DD mechanic, I disconnected the racor out
line and put into a 5 gallon bucket of clean fuel.

After cranking for about 2 gallons, the engine would start and run for
about 20 seconds. After about 10 tries, waiting for the batteries to
recharge between tries, I had run the entire 5 gallons through the engine.

Now the interesting part, the curb side exhaust manifold was hot and
the street side was ice cold. I think this means that the one hose
must be clogged or the injectors are not firing on one side.

I am going to talk to the mechanic tomorrow and if he has an easy fix,
I will try it one more time. Then I am giving up and having the coach
towed to their facility. I hate to pay the $400 tow bill but I am
tired of working in a storage lot.

One last question, while I was waiting for the batteries to charge, I
decided to pull the air filter and check it out. It was really dirty
and included a mud dabber nest. I could not get the filter out. I
assume the end caps come off but I could not get either end to come
off. They both seem to be welded in place. I searched the forums for
some answers but found no info. How does the filter come out?

Thanks

Larry Kehler
94 PT-40 WBDA
St Louis

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
wrote:
>
> Larry,
>
> I wish you the best of luck. Thank you for posting information on your
> problem solving methodologies, I'm saving this in case I ever need it.
> Knowing virtually nothing about diesels, having my big old beast
> refuse to start is my worst nightmare with this coach. Everything
> else, I can fix. Even the little Yanmar generator engine I think I
> could troubleshoot OK. But that big beast out back, just thinking
> about having trouble getting her to start scares the heck out of me.
> You're in the thick of it now and I'm really glad I'm not in your
> shoes. Although, the masochist in me wishes I was there so I could
> help, I mean, stand around and look stupid (that is not an invitation
> for my engine to pull the same stunt).
>
> -Ryan