Kipor KDE6700T diesel generator not starting

[lesrollins]

Hi

I have a kipor KDE6700T diesel generator which was running fine then it spluttered a few times it ran on for about another 40 minutes then stopped altogether. The oil is full and clean, I have changed the fuel and filter and bled the system. Whilst cranking over the genny the exhaust lets out puffs of white smoke but does not start. I have not taken the injector out to see if fuel is passing through okay I thought that the puffs of white smoke were a sign of fuel entering the pot. Would compression fail just like that without warning.

Edited August 12, 2017 by lesrollins

[Tony Brooks]

It depends on the size of the puffs. If the fuel is being injected properly its nearer clouds than puffs.

Compression failure - I would say usually no unless a valve or valves have jammed open. Based on those few lines I would suggest a timing failure for some reason is more likely.

I fear it may be compression check time.

If its an auto start - auto stop generator I would say an electrical fault would be more likely

[lesrollins]

Do you know if they do a rebuild manual for this genny. I've seen the maintenance one. I have taken the large outer casing off and checked the tappets and springs which seem okay. But the genny turns over easily by hand so I think it as lost its compression. Is it worth rebuilding if it as thrown a ring. But would like to find a manual to help me strip it down. Cheers