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Komatsu FG18HT-20 S/N653705

Hi there

I have the above truck (LPG) which has a temporary loss of spark.

Does anyone have service info that may help?

Thanks in advance
  • Posted 20 Nov 2013 05:54
  • By Newspanner
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Last i heard was the K series Europe models are fitted with distributors instead of coil overs. Be glad when the TB45 goes coil over!
  • Posted 22 Nov 2013 10:55
  • By RCAV8TOR
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What i used to do all day now takes me all day to do.
I second forklifts post above!
  • Posted 22 Nov 2013 10:51
  • By RCAV8TOR
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Well done. Thanks for the follow up!
  • Posted 21 Nov 2013 21:44
  • By Forkliftt
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  • Louisiana, United States
Steve
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Problem resolved and was down to a poor connection in the distributor cap.
The engine is a k21 with a distributor and coil all in one unit.

Thanks
  • Posted 21 Nov 2013 20:23
  • By Newspanner
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  • South west, United Kingdom
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Thanks all, I will check out the engine type tomorrow. From memory it has a nikki gas unit on it not an impco and the model is a -20
  • Posted 20 Nov 2013 18:05
  • By Newspanner
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  • South west, United Kingdom
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If it is just a simple self contained then running a hot to the distributor wire could rule out low voltage due to shorts, ignition switch, wire harness, fuse and ect. If the distributor has puked its internal coil up after checking that distributor has good ground with hot on then a new distributor is in the making. The k series engine will be a different beast and i would like to respond only when it is confirmed as a K series engine..
  • Posted 20 Nov 2013 10:29
  • By RCAV8TOR
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  • Alabama, United States
What i used to do all day now takes me all day to do.
I found a -16 on line with an engine picture. H20 with old school Impco, would be a self contained distributor. 2004. I bet a -20 is a K21 engine with coil packs???
  • Posted 20 Nov 2013 09:59
  • By Forkliftt
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  • Louisiana, United States
Steve
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I am not familiar with this unit but i am wondering what kind of engine is in it.
  • Posted 20 Nov 2013 08:31
  • By RCAV8TOR
  • joined 12 Nov'11 - 366 messages
  • Alabama, United States
What i used to do all day now takes me all day to do.

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