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 Anyone seen one of these before ? |
martinfiattech
 5th May 2016 2:34pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 0 · Views: 1167 · Subject: Anyone seen one of these before ? |
Hello All,
A little while ago a diesel Generator came my way, with an Engine running fault.
One cleaned out Fuel Injector later, it`s a runner. Its a Hatz E 75
My original plan was to discard the ... |
| Advice sought - injector well cutting and injector re-use. |
martinfiattech
2nd Mar 2016 4:15pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 3414 · Subject: Advice sought - injector well cutting and injector re-use. |
You could flat the base of the injector port as described, I would 'ent take to much metal off.
As this will lower the injector further into the combustion chamber, this may cause impact between the ... |
| Swapping Glow Plugs |
martinfiattech
17th Jan 2016 9:15pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 8729 · Subject: Swapping Glow Plugs |
Why not check for current draw thru the circuit. about 60 amps total from stone cold. =15 amps per glow plug.
Once they`ve been used they drop to 40 amps (ish) 8 to 10 amps.
As long as there 12 volt ... |
| Cam timing |
martinfiattech
12th Nov 2015 10:56pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 1 · Views: 1371 · Subject: Cam timing |
Easy,
Remove the timming chain cover (not that easy)
Remove the crank shaft position / speed sensor.
Turn the engine to tdc on number 1 cylinder.
If correct the two cam gears should have window in ... |
| Engine or PTO driven compressor to run air tools? |
martinfiattech
28th Jun 2015 6:17pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 9383 · Subject: Engine or PTO driven compressor to run air tools? |
To run an air drill you will need a compressor with at least 90 psi at 5.0 cfm out put. Just to keep your drill running.
Myself I would go electric. The chances of finding a pto / belt driven com ... |
| Alternator not charging : 2.25 S3 |
martinfiattech
10th Jun 2015 9:08pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1537 · Subject: Alternator not charging : 2.25 S3 |
Is it something like a lucas Acr unit.
If so the regulator is internal to the unit.
Does your battery warning light come on with the ignition. (engine not running) Run engine for full testing. of ... |
| fuses |
martinfiattech
8th Jun 2015 10:27am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 7820 · Subject: fuses |
Do it anyway. You may have cleaned the fuse, But the terminals within the block connector may still be dirty / contaminated.
If any overheating has happened the terminals can relax.
So if you go in ... |
| fuses |
martinfiattech
8th Jun 2015 9:40am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 7820 · Subject: fuses |
| Why not carry out a voltage drop test across the back of the fuse connector. While the circuit is under load. Then that way you can access, if their is a problem at this point. |
| Fault Codes |
martinfiattech
2nd Jun 2015 8:32pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 3788 · Subject: Fault Codes |
From the manual,
P010029 Mass or volume air flow A
circuit - signal invalid
Restricted air
intake path
Check for leak
between mass air
flow (MAF)
sensor and
turbocharger
MAF sensor fault
... |
| Won't Start |
martinfiattech
31st May 2015 11:34am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 21 · Views: 12048 · Subject: Won't Start |
As you`ve just had the gearbox worked on.
I would check all starter feeds, grounds. battery connections. etc.
And The state of the crankshaft position sensor. It sits about. 1 o`clock in relation t ... |
| 300 TDi cut out switch |
martinfiattech
25th May 2015 7:35pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2976 · Subject: 300 TDi cut out switch |
This might take a bit of plumbing.
The puma / dura torque engine is fitted as standard with a thermal cut out switch. It`s on the back of the cylinder head NO 4 cylinder.
You could, if you desire ... |
| Load index? |
martinfiattech
25th May 2015 2:38pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 9 · Views: 4866 · Subject: Load index? |
Ah yes, I remember now. Now, I`ve googled it !!
I spent more time reading the bit about the sprinter bottom arm ball joints issue.
Many a thorny subject within our workshop.
I think I printed it o ... |
| Load index? |
martinfiattech
25th May 2015 1:25pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 9 · Views: 4866 · Subject: Load index? |
Afternoon lads.
Yes your tyre weights are right. But I would always try and err on the side of caution with tyres.
By this I mean put slightly higher weight ratio tyres on than the max axle weigh ... |
| Load index? |
martinfiattech
24th May 2015 9:23pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 9 · Views: 4866 · Subject: Load index? |
Do it the easy way. look at your chassis plate (VIN) there will be your.
Chassis number.
Max vehicle gross weight in kg`s
Max drive train weight in kg`s
1- This means 1 St axle gross weight.
2- T ... |
| Vin number Question- looking up my vehicle parts |
martinfiattech
23rd May 2015 8:21pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 4572 · Subject: Vin number Question- looking up my vehicle parts |
| Sorry I can`t help you with your problem. But reading your post, by what you say is there is play at the wheel at 3, and 9 o`clock. Would it be worth checking your steering ball joints, for end float. ... |
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