379 Wong shut off!!

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  1. Krueger91

    Krueger91 Bobtail Member

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    I have a 91 Peterbilt 379 just bought the truck and have been having some problems. I can't shut the truck off unless I pull the 23& 286 off the ignition. The ignition is working properly, I checked it with a meter. Any ideas? I'm stumped on this one!
     
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  3. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    What engine - could be a shut down solenoid on a Cat of that era?
     
  4. Krueger91

    Krueger91 Bobtail Member

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    It is a big cam 400
     
  5. AModelCat

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    My old Cat won't shut down by the key unless I have sufficient air pressure built up, otherwise I have to pull the fuel shutoff lever. Maybe Cummins had something similar?
     
  6. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Check the charging system..... If you are getting a feed to the alternator after turning the key off it will most likely keep the wire on your pump solenoid hot. Ran into this a lot on the old antique tractors I have worked on, especially when someone does a 6 volt to 12 volt conversion, a simple diode would solve the problem. Good luck.
     
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  7. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Same with my 8V92TA in my Transtar, need 40 psi for the no fuel cylinder to pull it to no fuel position.
     
  8. Old school 362

    Old school 362 Medium Load Member

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    Same thing with my 3406 a model. Just keep a handy vice grips handy. Check for broken wire on fuel shut down. Or run a test hot wire see if it works.
     
  9. Krueger91

    Krueger91 Bobtail Member

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    Any idea where the fuel shut off is?
     
  10. Old school 362

    Old school 362 Medium Load Member

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    What motor is in the truck
     
  11. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    if I remember those old ntc's have a electric shut off on the back of pump. see if a wire has fell off or the shutoff has gone bad.
     
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