Engine keeps running
Have 2001 Itasca, 220 caterpillar diesel. When I turn the ignition off, the engine keeps running. Any idea why this is happening.
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- Use the choke!
- Also you might see about opening the vented access panel for the engine and see if there isn't an emergency shutoff switch/valve.
Dave - Yup.
Don't have such an engine myself, but diesel ignition systems have nothing to shut the engine off except (a) a fuel valve/solenoid to shut off the fuel flow and/or (b) an air valve to shut off the flow of air. One or the other isn't working as designed, is most likely. You don't want to hear about the OTHER possible failure (because a leaking turbo oil seal usually means the entire engine is toast).
If you have nearby a 2x6 at least a foot long, and you can place that over the air intake so as to block the air flow, that will shut off the engine. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS WITH ANYTHING SMALLER OR LESS STIFF THAN THAT 2x6!!!!! A VERY strong vacuum will be formed before the engine dies, and anything less will be sucked right in with catastrophic results.
