Skip to main content
Topic: Fussy ISM Cold Start (Read 1604 times) previous topic - next topic

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #25
Did you try cranking the engine while pushing the button?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #26
It works fine now the hose was empty so it need to be bled and it only gives a small squirt each time the button is released.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #27
Interesting.  That sounds like a pretty safe way to use ether.  Makes me wonder if I should be less resistant to using it.

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #28
It finally died today.  Appears to be fuel starvation.  :o

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #29
Old failing fuel lines could be part of the issue
X2. Probably is your issue. I was curious couple days ago and went out and started my coach cold soaked at 32 degrees without issue or starting aids. Cranked for about three seconds and came to life.
Scott

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #30
The sight glass on the racor/winn filter housing isn't dry or getting lots of air.  But it isn't flowing like it was.  This suggests to me that the primary filter in this housing has clogged up enough that either flow is stopped or air is getting in between the short run of fuel line that goes between this filter and the main engine filter/pump.  That hose has cracks all over it (while the supply hose from the tank still looks pretty good).  I can as a very first step replace this short stretch of hose as well as the fuel filters and see how things go.

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #31
I changed all my lines in This past summer. My engine started well before, but the sight glass filter bowl has much less air in it afterward.
Scott

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #32
Finding a local source for Parker HTFL looks like it's going to be interesting...  No luck so far.

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #33
Locate a Parker dealer.
https://www.parker.com/portal/site/PARKER/menuitem.cdedc496e1b883138c23b35b8320d1ca/?vgnextoid=2c68b34395d2b210VgnVCM10000032a71dacRCRD&vgnextfmt=EN
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

Re: Fussy ISM Cold Start

Reply #34
The one dealer seems to not respond because I am too small.  The other says they can't get HTFL?