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Drove 150+ miles with clogged fuel filter - now won't start
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(01-04-2016, 01:16 PM)r3k1355 Wrote: Did it run on easy start?

No don't think so - but I also don't think the breakdown guy knew how to bleed the fuel system properly, so he may have just sprayed gallons in not realising air in the fuel was probably the issue (even though my mate made it clear that could be the problem).



(02-04-2016, 05:18 PM)connorcarp72 Wrote: To much easy start can cause it to rev up past the limiter all you should do is give it a sniff not chuck loads down its neck,what breakdown company came out to you so people know not to use them?.I have seen bent valves from the engine locking up on to much eather before.

Olso pull the rocker cover off make sure cam hasn't
snapped


Not sure of the breakdown company name, will ask.
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RE: Drove 150+ miles with clogged fuel filter - now won't start - by mikes - 06-04-2016, 11:11 AM

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