I have a Jinma 284 that fires while it is being cranked but won't keep running. I have just reassembled the engine after replacing the head gasket and the freeze plugs under the valve lifter covers. I was getting water into the oil and found a freeze plug had popped out.
I have a full fuel tank and I pumped up the hand primer pump until I have a good flow of fuel from the return line to the tank. When I crank the engine, it acts like it wants to start but as soon as I release the key, it will run for about 5 seconds and then quit. Any ideas what the problem might be?
I feel comfortable with gas engines but fuel injection diesels are new to me.
I have a full fuel tank and I pumped up the hand primer pump until I have a good flow of fuel from the return line to the tank. When I crank the engine, it acts like it wants to start but as soon as I release the key, it will run for about 5 seconds and then quit. Any ideas what the problem might be?
I feel comfortable with gas engines but fuel injection diesels are new to me.