SPONSORED LINKS

1966 GMC Sierra 6.5 turbo desiel

Tiny
GYOUNG
  • MEMBER
  • 1996 GMC SIERRA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
This truck ran out of gas. I replaced glow plugs. Eng. Turns over okay; but won't start. Is there a engine shut off switch or soleniod that works when truck runs completely out of fuel? I have bled fuel and pumps out clear. Turns oevr like crazy; but will not run. Can you please help me on this? I have worked on gas engines; but desiel's are new to me. Thanks.
SPONSORED LINKS
Thursday, May 12th, 2011 AT 8:19 PM

4 Replies

Tiny
FIXITMR
  • MECHANIC
  • 9,990 POSTS
Try loosening injector lines at injectors and see if fuel is present.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 12th, 2011 AT 2:50 PM
Tiny
JDL
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,098 POSTS
The info I looked at was for 96, I saw two different model years? I'm not trying to argue, just want everybody to be safe. The high pressure from the injection pump is dangerous, could be a few thousand psi, nothing to fool with. If you want to check that high fuel pressure, do it properly.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, August 13th, 2011 AT 7:18 PM
Tiny
FIXITMR
  • MECHANIC
  • 9,990 POSTS
I'm almost sure that kind of pressure is only available at low volume. A loosened injector has a lot of volume available so almost no pressure. If you were to break 1 loose while the engine is running you might get a high pressure jet for a micro sec. I will say I personally have not done this on this motor myself.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, August 15th, 2011 AT 4:15 AM
Tiny
JDL
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,098 POSTS
You may be correct. I don't get a chance to work on diesel very much.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, August 15th, 2011 AT 6:37 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links