Diesel. Reduce power lite turned on. Shut off engine and started back up - lite is off. Can it be driven?

run fault codes
indicates crank position sensor not allowing power to the injectors because there is no record of where the piston is
next word of advice
DIESEL ENGINES ARE COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINES
that means they ignite atomized fuel at the correct no of degrees BTDC
using easy start will detonate as soon as the compression temp is high enough and has on many occasion driven the piston back down against rotation, bending con rods and breaking cranks and even blowing engine crankcases apart
diesel engines especially cummins , Detroit and Perkins are not forgiving like petrol engine so if you have a problem seek expert advice from qualified diesel shops

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05 international 4300 series power problem - Diesel Mechanic Jo

How old is the fuel in the tractor? is it petrol or diesel powered?

Have fuel pressure checked and scan the system for fault codes.

Look on the back of the injector pump for a wire connection. If there is no wire there find it and reconnect it. If it is there, the ignition switch may not be stopping power to it.

hi there
there are two batteries in all diesel's one batterie doesnot provide enough cranking power to start the truck they work together you still have 12v just as everyone else but it requires two to crank it over diesels are the hardest to start so they started doing this to help with that hope i answered your questions have a wonderful day

Hello, I owned a similar motor. They were underpowered and had a reputation for that. About all you can do is have someone check the Injector pump pressure and to time the Injector pump.

Timing the Injector pump will change the fuel mix. Just as setting the timing on a gas engine, you can lean out a diesel motor by changing when the fuel hits an open Intake valve. Or make it richer by the same method. On your motor the Injector pump is gear driven. There is an adjustment for the setting and you really need to know what you are doing.

You can also try to reduce backpressure on the exhaust system. This would require a different muffler and the larger you can make the exhaust pipes from the headers back, the better your truck will run. There is a limit. You have a governor which limits the top RPM. Diesels are a low reving engine with about 3000 RPM tops.

Your differential is another factor. There were some 4 something and 5.33? rear ends. The automatics were horrendously slow. Since your model still has the old time Ignition and mechanical Injector, the "Bulldog" and electronic aftermarket gadgets are not compatible. My truck would not hit 70MPH.

You are using a 27 year old truck. You may have to upgrade to a newer model to get the power you want. Go to a Diesel specialist for your adjustments before spending money on the exhaust. I hope my Solution is helpful, and that your modifications work out.

that fuse powers pcm fuel heater and some other things. when the fuse blows the pcm shuts down. causing it to not run. usually its the heater that is bad. it is located at the back driver side by the fuel pump. you can unplug it and see if it starts. if so you will need to replace the heater

sometimes when the gas cap gets left off, it sets a code and turns on the check engine light. if the problem returns, it very well could be the egr valve....they tend to have a build up of carbon in the valve and can stick open.this problem can cause a rough idle, hesitation and stalling. you can remove the valve and use a screwdriver , with a torx bit i think, and turn the inside of the valve to break up the carbon deposits...should fix it, but with no code its hard to tell exactly what the problem is.

hey buddy,,, does ur 350 have a WAIT TO START LITE,,,turn key on a start lite should lite wait till this lite goes out before cranking,,,engine should crank over about 5-6 turns and it should fire up,,,if it don't start , turn key off then on, lite should come on,wait until u hear the solenoid start 2 click, turn key off ,turn on again, lite will lite ,wait till u hear the solenoids click, turn 2 start,if it doesn't start rite up turn key off, grab a test lite 12 v,[ check ur glow plugs,] test lite, place clamp end on positive post of battery ,pull wire off of the individual glow plug, put the point of the test lite on the glow plug that the wire was attached to, if u have no lite the glow plug is no good,if the lite is dim the plug is on the way out ,if the lite is bright the plug is good, move 2 all 8 glow plugs,if there is 1 bad 1 the rest will not function proper,if u r going 2 replace any of them make SURE that they r the rite 1's cause there is 2 types[ don't let the parts guy tell u different[the wire end should not have 2 b altered 2 get it 2 plug on 2 the glow plug,take a sample if u need 2 replace,check the wire end that they r the same,,, tighten snug don't over do it, go through the steps above 2 start, should fire rite up , if it doesn't and u don't hear the solenoids click the controller is the next step, u should have 12 v at the + on ur controller,,, if not ur wiring 2 the controller is out[ fuse; wiring, ignition switch maybe at fault,if 12 v at the controller try the test lite at the glow plug terminal if this functions ur in good shape here,,,2 check and c if u have a lack of fuel[READ AND DO REAL CAREFULL]remove top of air cleaner,,a very short spurt of ether,,, 2 START,,turn the key rite over 2 start[don't activate the glow plugs as the ether may burn the tips off the glow plugs] should start immediately and stay running,,if it stalls,, try same again,,if it stalls again there is a fuel problem,,,check all lines and fittens,,check the mechanical lift pump,,, filters tight ,, bleed system,, remember those starters on these animals cost a p pot full of money so easy on the cranking time [easy on the tantrums keep asking questions and soneone will get u there,,, hope this gives u the help u need Len