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Old 02-09-08, 03:13 PM   #608 (permalink)
Dougal
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Originally Posted by 88tlc View Post
I took the IP pump in because of lack of power. The mechanic found signs of wear in the barrels and plungers and replaced all four. rebuild cost was like $700. Regarding the Aneroid, i was told by the IP mechanic that I needed to add boost pressure to the back of this, and would get like 30% more power. it seems that the aneroid is used to meter fuel flow, depending on the boost that is present.

A $2 dollar piece of hose, instead of a IP rebuild? could it be that simple of a fix to get more horsepower?
That isn't an aneroid, it's an altitude compensator. They are quite different devices but they work in the same way (reduce fuelling below the max available).

Removing the pushrod from inside the altitude compensator will disable it, allowing full fuel flow. But before you attempt any fueling mods on a diesel, you should have an EGT gauge fitted pre-turbo.
Otherwise the risk of a meltdown is a very real one.

Diesel-kiki is the japanese subsidary of Bosch, now called Zexel. It's a standard Bosch Type A pump.

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