Injection Pump

[82K5_6.5L]

Hey guys, are there any signs to tell if my injection pump is going out? or things to look for? the K5 has been starting with a little trouble. i need to check the glow plugs, but dont have a clue as to how or where to check for the injection pump.. any info would rock.. btw 6.5L
thanx!
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[Pookster]

your 82 has a 6.5?

BTW, this really should go in the diesel forum.

Healthy injection pump status can be hard to tell- Cold startup issues are ussually not related. Warm/ hot startup issues are, since as the fuel is thinner, the pump has problems keeping up pressure.

Long healthy life for your injectors can be obtained by using a good water/fuel seperator and filtering down to the finest micron you can. A good diesel fuel conditioner cant hurt either.

 

[82K5_6.5L]

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your 82 has a 6.5?

BTW, this really should go in the diesel forum.

Healthy injection pump status can be hard to tell- Cold startup issues are ussually not related. Warm/ hot startup issues are, since as the fuel is thinner, the pump has problems keeping up pressure.

Long healthy life for your injectors can be obtained by using a good water/fuel seperator and filtering down to the finest micron you can. A good diesel fuel conditioner cant hurt either.

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yes my 82 has a 6.5L :flipoff: it was swapped..
it starts fine after it is warm, never has a problem. i will try the fuel conditioner u are saying..
as for putting it in the diesel forum,i cant cuz this is the only place i can post until i pay.. i am also wondering if it could be glow plugs going bad, i've read if one is bad it can cause hard starting too..??