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Old 04-14-2024, 12:51 AM
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Default D600 starting issues

I’m working on trying to get my diesel Cub to start with no success. It acts like it wants to run for about 5 seconds and puffs white smoke and dies. Any suggestions in what to look for is greatly appreciated.

I have fuel to the injectors. Being white smoke, it would lead me to believe it is a head gasket issue, but there isn’t any water in the oil.
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Old 04-14-2024, 08:31 AM
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Are you sure your glow plugs are working and how long are you energizing them before you try to start it?

You may need to do a compression test. Have you adjusted the valves?

Have you done the diesel upgrades yet? They make a huge difference in starting them.

Gear reduction starter
https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1

Glow plug upgrade
Get (3) NGK 2031 (Y-103V) and rewire them using a solenoid. Lots of posts on OCC doing that.
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Old 04-14-2024, 10:52 AM
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My D640 is to the point you basically need a hot day or boost pack. I bought it that way hoping it only needed a head, but I think the PO overheating it must have messed up the liners/pistons. It has a bunch of blow by.

What I'm getting at is it may be more than a simple head gasket, but a compression test will tell you a lot. A D600 calls for 337psi min, 10% variance max between cylinders.

Service manual: https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...highlight=d640
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Are you sure your glow plugs are working and how long are you energizing them before you try to start it?

You may need to do a compression test. Have you adjusted the valves?

Have you done the diesel upgrades yet? They make a huge difference in starting them.

Gear reduction starter
https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1

Glow plug upgrade
Get (3) NGK 2031 (Y-103V) and rewire them using a solenoid. Lots of posts on OCC doing that.

What gage is needed to do the compression test and where do I get one?
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Is your engine turning over pretty fast when starting?

I'm not sure this will work but I wouldn't expect much for $40.
https://www.amazon.com/YUAN-Diesel-C...xoCw9YQAvD_BwE

I wonder if your local auto parts store has a loner.

Info here.
http://www.engineprofessional.com/TB/TB030915-1.pdf
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