g0rd0
Gold Member
I have a 284 with 110hrs on it. It sounds as if your valves need to be adjusted. It is reccommended that it be done before 50hrs. I was haveing problems getting it to start at 90hrs and then discovered the "check valve lash before 50hrs" in the book, took it to my mechanic (I too was not comfortable with the task) and discovered 1 tight exhaust and 2 loose intake valves. So, do get it done AND if you havent yet drained the oil out of the injector pump and refill it with the same oil that you use for your engene.
Do that also, there sould be a 13mm bolt on the bottom of the injector pump and the govener (attched to the injector pump the part that the fuel shut off cable is connected to) remove those bolts to drain and while they are draining look at the bolts to see how much grunge is on them.
If there is a buildup of grunge remove the pump panel and spray the slider with a cleaner to be sure that it sldes easly forward and back.
Replace the drain plugs and with a 19mm wrench remove the fill cap (a mushroom vent on the govener) that is where you fill it. Now on the side of the injector pump at the front 1/2 way up is a small bolt that has a tube pointing down that is covered with a plastic cap remove the cap and when fresh oil comes out of the tube your pump if full. Again your mechanic will know what I am talking about.
Do that also, there sould be a 13mm bolt on the bottom of the injector pump and the govener (attched to the injector pump the part that the fuel shut off cable is connected to) remove those bolts to drain and while they are draining look at the bolts to see how much grunge is on them.
If there is a buildup of grunge remove the pump panel and spray the slider with a cleaner to be sure that it sldes easly forward and back.
Replace the drain plugs and with a 19mm wrench remove the fill cap (a mushroom vent on the govener) that is where you fill it. Now on the side of the injector pump at the front 1/2 way up is a small bolt that has a tube pointing down that is covered with a plastic cap remove the cap and when fresh oil comes out of the tube your pump if full. Again your mechanic will know what I am talking about.