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dieseljd replied to the topic Ransomes MG6 Drayton Diesel – Running Problems in the forum Ride-on machines 3 years, 2 months ago
For anyone travelling the same path…
Tested injector out of the cylinder and achieved a good fine mist, with what appears to be a fair level of control as the rack is gently moved…a few mm make a notable difference.
I placed a tie-wrap around the governor bob weights, re-assembled and fired up. We could then play with the throttle and rack…[Read more]
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dieseljd replied to the topic Ransomes MG6 Drayton Diesel – Running Problems in the forum Ride-on machines 3 years, 2 months ago
Excellent idea…I’ll try that as soon as I can get another pair of hands on the crank.
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dieseljd replied to the topic Ransomes MG6 Drayton Diesel – Running Problems in the forum Ride-on machines 3 years, 2 months ago
Thanks, that is a valid point. Being two stroke, it uses the crankcase pressure as part of the cycle and maybe I should double check the flapper valve. There must also be a link between the rear crank chamber and the front gearpump chamber for oil movement.
I have double checked the fuel pump ‘spill angle’ It was at 25 degrees BTDC, now…[Read more]
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dieseljd started the topic Ransomes MG6 Drayton Diesel – Running Problems in the forum Ride-on machines 3 years, 2 months ago
Hi,
After too many years sat at the back of the barn, I have been giving the Ransomes MG6 (Actually an ITC) a spring clean. The diesel Drayton 34R engine was overhauled 15 years ago but has never run properly and I would love to finally get it to a usable state.The engine will fire easily but only run flat out and as soon as the excess fuel…[Read more]
