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Intermittant Cranks No Start

I'm trying to diagnose a CAT 2P6000 with an intermittent cranks no start. I do not have access to any CAT info or computers. No lights come on the dash and after attempting to start enough times it will start up. This is most pronounced first start of day and is worse when its cold ambient temps. I'm a 20 year GM guy but only a 4 month forklift guy for a Yale dealer. This is a GCT , 4 cylinder engine. Any help would be appreciated.
  • Posted 10 Jan 2017 03:00
  • By NewYaleGuy
  • joined 10 Jan'17 - 1 message
  • Florida, United States
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Is this a LPG or Gasoline engine....if lpg i would check and drain the vaporizor of tar oil that can build up over time causing a slow cold start...how many hrs on the truck???
  • Posted 15 Feb 2017 16:32
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Check the injector. When no start occurs, tap the injector or warm it up.
i have seen this be the issue before on cold mornings.
  • Posted 15 Feb 2017 05:51
  • By milan_m
  • joined 18 Dec'09 - 15 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
My Email - mmesic@toromont.com
If you do not have any codes you might check the valve adjustments. The valve do get tight over time causing hard cold starts and miss-fires.
  • Posted 17 Jan 2017 17:15
  • By shovel_fx
  • joined 11 Mar'12 - 41 messages
  • Illinois, United States
Check for hour meter display..No Code?? We check spark plug and coils, also check fro Proper Fuel pressure to Throttle box...
  • Posted 10 Jan 2017 07:06
  • By Prentice
  • joined 25 Jun'08 - 600 messages
  • Ontario, Canada

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