where_the_heffalump_roams 917 AF

[where_the_heffalump_roams]

Smoke is blue/white at start up/idle and low speed throttle. Improves over 60C but is still there.
Got in contact with the shop that rebuilt the fuel pump. They are thinking it is either a compression issue or timing was set up wrong. The shop that installed the fuel pump reported good/equal compression across the cylinders and the last oil analysis was fine. But given the quality of work, I'm going to ask a mechanic to check compression and timing while I'm in Europe.

 

[Darwin]

Have you considered moving to a different platform?

 

[where_the_heffalump_roams]

Have you considered moving to a different platform?

I 100% have.But I'm committed to this rig. As much as I post about mechanical obstacles, it also delivers in many other ways. To me, it's home.
I've left the Heffalump in CA with a mobile mechanic that has worked on it a couple of times. He is no MB truck expert. But he is honest and will do what he can while I''m away. Also been chatting with the guys at Sure Marine in Seattle. We may gut the current Webasto system in favor of a new unit and also adding a kick board heater to improve winter heating.

Currently in E. Ukraine to support a NGO with medivacs. Looking forward to updates and seeing what can be accomplished while away.