D24T.com  

Go Back   D24T.com > Technical Discussion Area > Diesel Engine and Drivetrain

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-20-2021, 10:40 AM
Bob Bob is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: united kingdom
Vehicle: 740 wagon, 164 saloon
Posts: 11
Default snapped cold start device linkage

hi
I've checked my pump timing (.86) and went to reconnect the cold start device linkage however the mechanism seems tight. I only loosened the screw closest to the front of the engine to turn the sleeve 90 degrees however i couldn't get enough clearance to reseat the sleeve again. as you can see on the picture i have cable tied the linkage in its forward position for illustration purposes where it would actuate the throttle linkage however it does not even make contact with the throttle linkage. could the mechanism be seized? i don't really want to run it without the linkage connected id like to fix the problem. the sleeve has snapped but i can weld that back on i just need to know if the cold start lever should move more to allow me to rotate the sleeve 90 degrees. ( i hope no one has adjusted the last nut closest the bulkhead)... your thoughts would be greatly appreciated tia.
https://ibb.co/55qM3Mc
https://ibb.co/NLpWgs9
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-20-2021, 08:50 PM
ngoma ngoma is offline
Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,351
Default

For some reason my computer complains of a security violation when attempting to view your photos, so I have not been able to see them.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob View Post
... i just need to know if the cold start lever should move more to allow me to rotate the sleeve 90 degrees.
Yes it should, BUT sometimes the lever can be difficult to move when the engine (more correctly, the injection pump) is not turning.

If a helper can crank the engine you may find it easier to pull the lever enough to rotate and set the sleeve back into position.

PS: The engine will run fine with the cold start cable disconnected, no damage to anything. Depending on overall engine condition, it probably will be a little harder to start in cold weather, probably run a little rougher during the initial minute or two. Mine has been inop for several years, due to a failed waxstat.

Don't lose the cable end barrel and sleeve! Not easy to find replacements.
__________________
1985 744 gle d24t
1985 745 gle d24t
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:00 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.10
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.