1998 Transit based MoHo Engine Issues

[Realist]

Just Been reading up and I’m thinking it may be a lazy starter as below uTube video.

https://youtu.be/kjBBCpe7aWo

[Realist]

Well, purchased a new starter motor today and when I looked at the old one the nuts on the old one was loose, tightened them up and now it starts first turn every time.

May keep the new starter as a spare, lesson learned, look first.

Still blowing black smoke hard rev, think it’s maybe a injector also I can hear the timing belt hitting the plastic cover now and again, well I think it’s the belt.

Haaaaaaaaaaaa

[Realist]

Well thought I fixed the starter issue but today it failed to start again acting like a flat battery and after the third attempt it started normally.

Starter motor change I think unless someone else has ideas.

[Realist]

Been on a 3 night trip and starter motor played up so I’ll get that sorted but the biggest issue I still have is black smoke poor economy.

Drove 166 miles and used half a tank of diesel.

I’m now looking at injectors and as stated above another look at the timing.

[blizard]

Did the engineer adjust the wastegate on the turbo?
That's why I posted a link earlyon to a cheap vacuummeter, then you can check it while driving.
Easy to install.

[Realist]

No turbo installed as is presumed all setup ready to go.

[Realist]

Well list goes on and on and on.....

Turbo refurb done and fitted
Manifold new done and fitted
Starter motor new done and fitted

What else do I need apart from a match and petrol lol

[V184]

post a video up of it running as you did on page 1

[Realist]

Sure will do tomorrow.

It starts first turn sweet as a nut, attempted to fit a blanking plate but the bugger didn’t fit to small.

Still blows black smoke on startup, black smoke on hard rev but on idle nothing.

Video posted tomorrow when I get home from work.

Regards.

[Realist]

Well fitted the blanking plate fitted the other end of the EGR valve.

Anyway, below is a video taken tonight I’m thinking the belt is knocking the case and I hear a slight knock now and again.

https://youtu.be/pVo32Uplvqw

Sorry for the bad sound I must of had my hand over the mic on my iPad hence the difference now and again in sound pitch.

[Noctule]

The chap whom is doing the work says the timing is spot on and according to him looking through the timing hole in the front it’s advanced two notches and I’m quoting his words.

Mmmm... surely either the timing is 'spot on' OR it's 'advanced two notches'. In some guides I've read the advice is to advance the pump only as far as the adjustment slots allow, on mine any advance means it won't run well, so it is timed purely with the timing pins.

It's easy to check the pump timing yourself. Take the crank position sensor out (it's to the right of the starter motor, behind the fuel filter, and is another component no longer needed with the Bosch conversion), push through a 12mm or 1/2" drill bit (or similar) and turn the crankshaft clockwise to find the timing hole in the crankshaft. You may need an assistant to achieve that with radiator in. Pull out the rubber cap in the top front of the timing belt cover and see if the hole in the injector pump pulley lines up with the hole behind it in the casting. If it doesn't then the timing is not spot on.

If you think the belt is slapping on the case then it isn't tensioned correctly and so it can't be timed correctly.

Here's a link to a guide on changing the timing belt... viewtopic.php?f=18&t=56801 ...it will show you where the pins go.

[Realist]

Thanks, summits not right and causing this issue and noise.

I like reading the confidence post above using the words simple check yourself hahahahahah me and engines don’t mix, purchased a Haynes manual just in case, opened it, sighed and put it away.

Belt is deffo doing summit it should not be doing if it’s slipped or timings not set correct but I have a nagging feeling and I’ll not be happy until it’s looked at.

God I hate engines.

But thanks all.

[V184]

Still sounds as if ever the pumps shagged or the timings out

[Realist]

Agreed summits not right.

[Realist]

This might be a tall order but can someone that knows more than me please do a write up on setting the timing and setting up a Bosch pump in a easy A to B etc guide.

I can then attempt to take it in and then pass it on to someone more knowledgeable than me to have another look.

Thanks.