When she is in a "No Start" condition do you have All your dash lights lit?.........WIF, STS, SES, WTS, ect.?
Also, I know you don't think this is "PMD" related, BUT, do you have a known good one to swap in just to rule it out 100%?
Furthermore, this all started after the 3 mph cruise and the...
Hey Mug, I'm no HVAC specialist but I'll try to answer your questions best as I can....
1. It is said when you open up your system you should change the Accumulator, (Something to do with moisture I think) they are pretty inexpensive and provide a extra layer of Insurance. Same with the Orifice...
Sounds like fuel is good or too much.....Doesn't black smoke mean too much fuel?
Sounds like a Boost Issue....GM5 Not keeping up = Black smoke......Correct?
Wouldn't more Boost be needed to handle all that black smoke (Fuel)....which would lower EGT's (Temp in general) = Cooler, more boost...
How do you access the drain.....Whats the easiest way to get to it?......Can you see it from, the outside, inside, firewall, floor pan?.....How do you "UNclog" it?
Got a Pic/Diagram?
So what do you do just pull the carpet back and let all the crud run down to the floor?
Also, does the fan or evap or anything down there have a drain tube/hole or anything for water/condesation to escape........If so, do they get clogged up?
I bought a 2.5" from Ashland and had waaaay to much trouble gettin it to fit, (At the Muffler Shop) damn thing was just too BIG......Had to cut and weld.
Looks like crap but it doesn't leak and it's on.
Whats all the trouble with the Bosch squirts, are they Marine setups?......Whats needed to get a decent set of injectors/Nozzels?
Is it the Nozzels, Reman, New, Frankenstein?......I thought Bosch Germany were supposed to be quality you can trust?
Maybe Delco or Stanadyne INDIA arn't that bad...
Yea, thats the Blade.......Maybe he did change the clutch, but I can almost swear he used his old pump and clutch along with his single Stat setup and the rest of his accesories......He's a believer in STOCK and OEM parts only.
So what are you supossed to do when the 6 blade/bolt fan is...
Dealer to replace the fan blade or.......Oh, wait!...... someone just fabbed up a D Max blade on a 6 bolt fan/clutch with a minor mod.....Let me search
Today is your lucky day Mike, Press the cheap button Brother.........and Thank Dave (Pruittx2)
Here you go, all you need is 4 metric bolts...
So what is the function of the regulator, just to maintain pressure to the IP while the engine is running......Or is their something else in the equation?
They all got some give.....But there are so many sloppy chains (not many people servicing them) and rigs are still breaking new ground.......On the flip side, (Like you said) that is why you hear so much about Poor mileage, or at least a serious contributer.......
Isn't it hard to play a...
Since your manual I don't know.....Ground might be somewhere else on the PASSENGER side?
Where are your Braided Ground straps?......Chassis to Firewall and firewall to engine?......On a auto they are on that Tranny dipstick stud, along with the PCM grounds that are stacked with it......Maybe a...
"I'm doing timing sets every 40-50k now"
But your a Maniac.......A little overkill ya think :hihi::thumbsup:
"(does that look right, on paper? :D)"
:rolleyes5::D
Engine bay looks great, with the FFM on the "Stilts," the OPS extension clamped down nice and neat, as well as the Fuel Pressure gauge(s), Hoses and Tee's all rigged and clamped.....Nice job! :thumbsup:
6 PSI at idle......Did you confirm what PSI was at WOT and cruising?