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Title: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: Royleesmith on February 18, 2014, 10:47:01 am
Yahoo Message Number: 93926 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93926)
I have a 98 country coach (CC#30195) that starts very well and then stalls. (Cummins CTA 8.3L) May run one to two seconds and quits.
After cranking several times (5-10), engine runs normal. This problem had been only happening after long shutdowns of 1-4 weeks and it would only shutdown once or twice before running before now. That was not so bad then because it helped build oil pressure, but now the oil pressure is up and I'm still cranking it several times.
Hope I can get some suggestions on the problem.
Thanks,
Roy Smith

Country Coach Rogue 36 CC#30195
Title: Re: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: Doug Nelson on February 18, 2014, 10:53:44 am
Yahoo Message Number: 93928 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93928)
Sounds like the fuel filter needs to be changed

aaamarine

'05 Allure 430 #31125
Title: Re: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: Mikey Drives on February 18, 2014, 10:55:17 am
Yahoo Message Number: 93929 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93929)
Sounds like an air leak in the fuel lines or filter. The fuel is probably draining back to the tank due to the air leak. Check all the fittings, lines, filters and filter housings. I have seen these be as simple as a loose fuel filter.

Mikee
Title: Re: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: Thomas W Insall Jr on February 18, 2014, 12:47:01 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93933 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93933)
My first though says," Check the filters!" Fuel and Air. Then comes the accumulator section of the injection pump, the lift pump and then the fuel lines that may be allowing air to enter the system. Your coach is of that age. TWI 1998 Allure 30255, and now 2004 Intrigue 11731
Title: Re: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: D Decourcy on February 18, 2014, 01:53:18 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93934 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93934)
Check the fuel shut-off solenoid. It may not be staying in the open (up) position after starting.
Title: Re: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: Vick Welsh on February 18, 2014, 02:42:23 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93935 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93935)
It sounds like you may have a slow air leak and are sucking air,
Title: Re: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: Jack Foster on February 18, 2014, 03:30:18 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93936 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93936)
I agree with the fuel shutoff solenoid . I had that happen in St George, UT in 2012. Coach was getting hard to start had to crank the engine more and more. Finally gave up in St. George. After setting for 20 minutes I was able get it started and moved to our RV spot for the night. Next morning I was able to get it started and made a 300 mile trip to Salt Lake City Cummins. They changed the soleniod and the problem was solved. They advised me that the soleniod has been upgraded and is heavier duty. No problems since.
Jack

Allure 1997 30076 325HP mechanical engine
Title: Re: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: George Sanders on February 18, 2014, 03:50:39 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 93937 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93937)
Sounds like you may be getting air into your fuel line. Maybe from poorly seated filters or from deterioration of fuel lines.

Good luck solving your problem.

George in BIrmingham
'03 Magna 6298
Title: Re: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: Smith, Roy L on February 19, 2014, 11:28:20 am
Yahoo Message Number: 93947 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93947)
Thanks to everyone. Top notch forum!!!!!!!!!!!!
Upon a close inspection, had the wife start engine while I watched the fuel shut-off. Started right up, ran about 1-3 seconds and the fuel shutoff fell back out. Looks like time or replacement.

Thanks again all

Roy Smith

1998 Allure CC#30195
Title: Re: Engine starts and then stalls
Post by: Mikey Drives on February 19, 2014, 11:40:24 am
Yahoo Message Number: 93948 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/93948)
Before you buy a new one, you need to confirm he voltage supply to it and its ground. The coil in it may be bad or it could be a bad connection or voltage supply issue.

Mikee