On 13, Apr 2007, at 9:46, Roger Millin wrote: > You do know the correct sequence and clearances > for your antique lump, do you? (And the engine ;-)))
Of course I do. What kind of an engineer do you think I am ? >> 4) Compression tests - good idea. > > Make this the last test. From memory you'll have to do it after > you've removed the injectors anyway as there isn't a glow-plug to > unscrew to fit a compression tester. By that stage you should be able > to decide whether the injectors need servicing so the effort of > removing them probably won't have been in vain. Hmm . . . makes it sound as if removing them is going to be a bit of expletory experience. There's one other thing - I've noticed a bit more smoke in general recently. It's a bit more bluey than black which I think means oily smoke. If that means oil in the combustion chamber(s) then it could be bore/ring problems but I suppose it could also gunge up the injectors and spoil their performance. My gut feel has been expecting injector problems since last summer's relatively mild starting/coughing etc. We climbed up Cam Peak last Saturday evening from where you used to be able to see the sprawling Lister empire in Dursley and wonder at the associated haze of foundry smoke. It's all gone now - just a pile of rubble. Perhaps the JP is pining. Cheers Beeky
