Yes
ok yes, continue where we left off:
last thing I did was surgically seal it, and now continue reassembly, get radiator back on, fill with water, make video for us and make sure it has no leak of it running
get to that point, then decide next step:
maybe put wheels on, get orange paint, I do need hydraulic fluid, clean the filter,
it'll get figured out
Install radiator, fill with spring water,
Now: clean engine with air and solvent, heat glow plug, then
Altogether we see cold start after 3 week no movement
clean whole body with some solvent then air
Tried using solvent in spray gun, no, too much air, airless sprayer better for cleaning
before first start up, take moment to imagine it skipping back on, and all your surgery seal solve the leak
now: heating up glow plug, spin it without compression for long time to prime diesel lines, get your throttle ready, then,
I setup video and we see cold start 3 week no motion..
remembered diesel lines were fully empty, open bleeder valve until diesel come out, cleaned area with solvent on brush, might pop an injector until i see diesel running,
or just prime the lines for few minutes...
priming the lines, heating the glow plug, build the oil pressure, then i notice:
oil leak under alternator, gear case oil leak, small but enough to notice...
also: main seal leak is about 1 quart per month, since:
I check the oil earlier, and it is not full, but almost full..
yes, first start up, 3 week no motion, cold
she start right up everytime, she choke out, I show exactly why
This is that adjustment I use to make it purr idle
i remember taking it all the way in until she wouldnt start with full throttle
Now: back it out maybe quarter turn, try again...
Idling as smooth as it has ever after many adjustment of that idle screw
I am not seeing any leaks, internet barely working, i trying to upload detailed video
now: it is idling perfectly, wait for it to idle for hour, then show detail video of any leak and sound, let engine temperature fully equilize
i notice is more buttery, less likely to shut down abruptly, exhaust has a harmonious hissing, zero smoke...
I wish i never touch the adjustment screw, it was set so perfectly, I knew it just needed more prime
yes, long elaborate video of first cold start, adjustment still off at this point
up close looking for leak, showing exhaust, etc
video after it ran for 30/40 minute, notice:
it can run at lower rpm without shutting down, adjustment better than before
now: engine only has about 10-12 hour run time, let it run some more, continue to fix the adjustment that you shouldnt have touched
after running for 1 hour, making adjustment 8 time of idle screw, notice:
less fluctuation of oil pressure, ability to get lower rpm without shutting down, oil pressure sitting at 40...
idle not perfect, all major leak fixed, i guess now plan forward, ton of task to do but pick a few::
change transmission fluid, clean filter, wire wheel rest of body/wheels, clean them and prepare for paint, fix the seat somehow or get new one...
I guess: get all the parts ready to paint orange, clean them and get ready for paint, get some kubota orange, do light body work, paint them perfectly, let them cure, top off transmission fluid, put panels on, and move under its own ability
also: finish up the starting wiring/battery charging/battery holder front area, install air filter,
plan out the wiring for starting/glowplug: I'm guessing a basic switch somewhere, or I might reinstall the factory everything (probably not)
big summary: while doing body work then painting, reassemble the battery holder/battery/air filter/front of radiator, decide the starting wiring, top off transmission fluid, clean tran filter, try to salvage the seat, put it all back together and test ride
now: first, install everything on front: air filter/battery, then get pallets close, get all parts needing paint orange on the pallet, start wire wheel everything, hammer on panels shape them proper, order kubota orange, one gallon...
idling 2/3 hour, sometime she get she sink into low rpm state, smooth, i try to capture in this clip
oil pressure sit steady at 40, all noise gone, no rumbling/shaking, in the clip, it does it for a bit until it sufficate from too little diesel
also I show you leak: it look like the governor cover, no, it has to be the gearcase, it was done well but no gasket sealer used
Now: clean up shop, mentally plan out the next big steps, pick an area to do the painting for body panels...