I have a 1990 HDJ81 with 168,000 km on it. I've had it now for 8 months. My objectives are to lower smoke output, raise power and smooth out operation.
The truck is pretty smokey on gear changes on even low acceleration. It's more of a grey smoke, but black if I really punch the throttle. The smoke is almost non-existent until the engine warms up. It also seems to be lacking some power especially evident when towing a 2000lb trailer. I'm not expecting great performance while towing, but it is unlikely I could tow much more weight and still maintain speed. It seems a bit rough when rpms are over 2500.
I don't know all the history behind this truck, but everything looks pretty clean and well cared for. It starts right up in non-freezing temps, has good oil pressure and idles smooth.
I have the FSM and have studied all the sections related to fuel and boost. But I'm new to diesels and need some advice on where to start adjusting.
When towing the trailer I was seeing EGTs up to 1250°F and climbing. This plus the black smoke leads me to believe that the fuel is set too high. But if I turn it down, won't my power go down as well? Boost maxs out at 10 psi. I'd think that 12-14psi is possible. But where do I start?
Should I get the timing checked and adjusted? Injectors serviced? Or should I just adjust fuel and boost? Could the ACSD be affecting the smoke since it seems better before the engine warms up? How would I go about testing the operation of the ACSD? Will removing the ACSD affect winter starting?
I'd really appreciate some advice from the experts out there.
The truck is pretty smokey on gear changes on even low acceleration. It's more of a grey smoke, but black if I really punch the throttle. The smoke is almost non-existent until the engine warms up. It also seems to be lacking some power especially evident when towing a 2000lb trailer. I'm not expecting great performance while towing, but it is unlikely I could tow much more weight and still maintain speed. It seems a bit rough when rpms are over 2500.
I don't know all the history behind this truck, but everything looks pretty clean and well cared for. It starts right up in non-freezing temps, has good oil pressure and idles smooth.
I have the FSM and have studied all the sections related to fuel and boost. But I'm new to diesels and need some advice on where to start adjusting.
When towing the trailer I was seeing EGTs up to 1250°F and climbing. This plus the black smoke leads me to believe that the fuel is set too high. But if I turn it down, won't my power go down as well? Boost maxs out at 10 psi. I'd think that 12-14psi is possible. But where do I start?
Should I get the timing checked and adjusted? Injectors serviced? Or should I just adjust fuel and boost? Could the ACSD be affecting the smoke since it seems better before the engine warms up? How would I go about testing the operation of the ACSD? Will removing the ACSD affect winter starting?
I'd really appreciate some advice from the experts out there.