LX 465 turns over won't start

[DVONSAW]

Machine was idling when it bogged out. Thought perhaps fuel had gelled. Replaced both filter and water trap. I disconnected fuel line to injector pump to verify fuel pump is working, it is. What next?

 

[Mike10]

You might try and crack the injector line nuts at the injector to see if fuel is getting to the injectors when cranking. Also, if there is no smoke while cranking the engine there is no fuel getting to the injectors.
If you have smoke then I would look at the glow plugs and make sure they are working.

 

[DVONSAW]

You might try and crack the injector line nuts at the injector to see if fuel is getting to the injectors when cranking. Also, if there is no smoke while cranking the engine there is no fuel getting to the injectors.
If you have smoke then I would look at the glow plugs and make sure they are working.

Prior to your reply Mike I removed injector lines. I figured perhaps the injectors were clogged. When I removed the lines only 1 line had any fuel in it. (a dribble) So maybe the injector pump is clogged? I thought about blowing out the fuel line in to make sure. Is that wise? If I have fuel thru the injector pump, it should get to the injectors, right? How about removing the injectors? Unfortunately I am in the snow 100 ft from my garage.

 

[jerry]

Prior to your reply Mike I removed injector lines. I figured perhaps the injectors were clogged. When I removed the lines only 1 line had any fuel in it. (a dribble) So maybe the injector pump is clogged? I thought about blowing out the fuel line in to make sure. Is that wise? If I have fuel thru the injector pump, it should get to the injectors, right? How about removing the injectors? Unfortunately I am in the snow 100 ft from my garage.

I never have used it but isn't power service 911 for situations like this? I understand you take the fuel filter off and fill and replace it and put the rest in the tank. Seen quite a few posts about it.

 

[Mike10]

Prior to your reply Mike I removed injector lines. I figured perhaps the injectors were clogged. When I removed the lines only 1 line had any fuel in it. (a dribble) So maybe the injector pump is clogged? I thought about blowing out the fuel line in to make sure. Is that wise? If I have fuel thru the injector pump, it should get to the injectors, right? How about removing the injectors? Unfortunately I am in the snow 100 ft from my garage.

I would not remove the injectors. If you can get electricty to the loader I would look for a heater to use and warm the engine with that. Cover with a tarp so all the heat does not escape and then see if it will start. If it is a gelling problem that should thaw it out.

 

[Ivan]

Prior to your reply Mike I removed injector lines. I figured perhaps the injectors were clogged. When I removed the lines only 1 line had any fuel in it. (a dribble) So maybe the injector pump is clogged? I thought about blowing out the fuel line in to make sure. Is that wise? If I have fuel thru the injector pump, it should get to the injectors, right? How about removing the injectors? Unfortunately I am in the snow 100 ft from my garage.

Did you check to see if your intake line in the tank is plugged of. I have an older model and was having problems like this last winter. I use 911 as it is good stuff and it did not work. I blew air back into the tank and it let out a pop and it started and ran good. Last summer It did it again and I got a wire and made a hook on it. I had some plastic in the tank and it would block the intake line I got lucky and got it out with the wire.

 

[DVONSAW]

Did you check to see if your intake line in the tank is plugged of. I have an older model and was having problems like this last winter. I use 911 as it is good stuff and it did not work. I blew air back into the tank and it let out a pop and it started and ran good. Last summer It did it again and I got a wire and made a hook on it. I had some plastic in the tank and it would block the intake line I got lucky and got it out with the wire.

I acquired a heater and will try warming up the motor tomorrow. I will also check the tank line.

 

[DVONSAW]

I acquired a heater and will try warming up the motor tomorrow. I will also check the tank line.

I couldn't wait until tomorrow. Took off early from work. I tried the heater but with the belly pan, blowing thru the radiator just wasn't warming it up. The injector pump still had frost on it. So what I did was put an old hair dryer right on the pump. One hour later the pump felt warm. Mike you are the man! After cranking several times it sputtered. The battery was getting drained so I had to jump it with my Suburban. It started and I plowed my driveway!Can't tell you how much I appreciate the help. Hope this info can help somebody else.