Forum: Diesels
06-21-2009, 10:04 AM
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The injector pump has a 'smoke setscrew' which...
The injector pump has a 'smoke setscrew' which determines the maximum amount of fuel injected... Mine was basically nonexistent, so the engine was seeing as much fuel as the pump could supply under...
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Forum: Diesels
06-20-2009, 08:28 PM
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Forum: Diesels
06-19-2009, 06:50 PM
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Forum: Diesels
06-19-2009, 10:55 AM
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Forum: Diesels
06-10-2009, 09:58 PM
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Forum: Diesels
06-10-2009, 04:21 PM
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Forum: Diesels
06-10-2009, 04:27 AM
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Forum: Diesels
06-09-2009, 07:45 PM
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Forum: Diesels
06-08-2009, 08:23 PM
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So, I think I'm down to two options...
1)...
So, I think I'm down to two options...
1) Drive up there with a friend (in my then veg oil powered truck), and attempt to drive both vehicles back
2) Drive up there and remove the drivetrain &...
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Forum: Diesels
06-05-2009, 09:20 PM
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Forum: Diesels
06-05-2009, 01:33 PM
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Yes, I am VERY aware of how a diesel functions...
Yes, I am VERY aware of how a diesel functions normally. That's why I note this one is odd in that it has a throttle on it. I'm sure it controls power by metering the fuel, but at light loads it...
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Forum: Diesels
06-04-2009, 06:51 PM
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Got it home, it CAN actually hit 80mph on flat...
Got it home, it CAN actually hit 80mph on flat ground, but it takes awhile, and it's on the verge of smoking just maintaining that speed... prolly not good for it. Not to mention it's revving WAY to...
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Forum: Diesels
06-03-2009, 09:06 PM
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More info...
2.2L NA diesel, apparently made...
More info...
2.2L NA diesel, apparently made by Chrysler... It's built like an industrial engine, even came in a marine version. It's a king cab longbed, rated to carry 1000lbs (?!?!?!)
It...
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Forum: Diesels
06-03-2009, 04:38 AM
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81 Datsun Diesel pickup
Found it local, alot easier and cheaper to get to than the VW in Washington. It's got 270k on it, but it seems to run decent.
Claimed mpg is 35! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Will be taking it home...
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