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nev_b
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Username: nev_b

Post Number: 5
Registered: 03-2015
Posted on Monday, March 30, 2015 - 01:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

http://youtu.be/7Z27XQYr29k
Here is a link to my RJ1 running at a small show yesterday, the engine got warmed up nicely and did not smoke, I did have a problem keeping the speed constant, it would speed up or slow down even with the throttle lever locked up, a bit more looking at required I think
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miro
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Post Number: 809
Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 07:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It could be that , with no load and at idle, you are getting some residual fuel building up in the passages and the cylinder, because the engine is not up to good operating temperature. Once that residual fuel is consumed, the engine slows down again.
As a show engine, that's OK, except that over time, you may find excess carbon build up occurring.

The best thing although probably the most challenging thing to do, would be to put some form of load on the engine.

miro
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nev_b
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Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015 - 04:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That sounds like a good idea, I could perhaps run something form the coupling at the rear a generator maybe ? That would give it something to do, I saw a nice set up last year at a show in Holland, a guy had a 1940s Skoda marine with a propellor in a Perspex box full of water , I,m not sure if that would give it much of a load though ?
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miro
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Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015 - 09:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The water box will give enough of a load to help smooth out the engine speed. If you run it for more than 5 - 10 minutes, the water will get warm enough that you will be able to tell the difference.
A generator might be a little more complicated, but at least you wouldn't have to fuss with the water.
You'll likely put some light bulbs as a load on the generator, and for sure you'll see them getting brighter and dimmer as the engine speed varies.

miro
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nev_b
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Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2015 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I,ve remembered that I have a 12v Dynastart under the bench, if this were fitted along with some bulbs for a load ??
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ernie
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Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2015 - 06:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If this is a true diesel (not hot bulb) it should idle smooth with no RPM variation. Unless you have it set below the specified idle speed.
I suspect something isn't quite right with the injection pump and or injector. Maybe even governor springs. It for sure shouldn't need any load to idle smooth/consistant as it is designed to idle in neutral just as well as in either forward or reverse.
Hope this helps
Ernie
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nev_b
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Posted on Monday, April 06, 2015 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have not found any sign of a governor on the engine which is strange? I am going to delve a bit deeper into the crankcase, when I work out how post pictures I will do
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ernie
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Posted on Monday, April 06, 2015 - 06:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

My comment was based on diesels in general.
I have no specific knowledge on Thornycroft engines.
What is in the housing under the injection pump besides a cam?
Is the only throttle control the lever that is hooked directly to the pump rack?
If the throttle lever is the only connection to the pump rack I suspect there isn't a governor.
Hope this helps
Ernie
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nev_b
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Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2015 - 10:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

As far as I can see there is just the cam to drive the pump and a lever that goes to a push button on the outside , pushing this operates the pump to prime the fuel line to the cylinder, there is only the throttle lever connected to the rack .
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jimdereynier
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Registered: 08-2007
Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2015 - 06:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Ernie for the "hot bulb" statement. Fascinating reading on the web. At the next antique tractor show, I will have several questions to ask.
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nev_b
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Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here is a link to a picture of what is under the housing that the fuel pump sits on ,
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee5/sludgemonkey/IMGP2567_zpsf6nvd6tc.jpg
as you can see there is no governor just a direct drive from the cam .

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