Dieseldad97
I now know why.
I stole this checklist...I hope it's ok to use it one DTR. Please help my buddy figure out why his truck idles like crap. Thanks.
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0. Describe in detail the problem you are having. Please be as descriptive as possible. TRUCK WILL MISS AND PUFF BLUE AND BLACK SMOKE AT IDLE. WHEN IT REVS UP PAST 1000RPM IT RUNS GOOD. LOTS OF TIME AND PARTS HAVE BEEN INVESTED AND STILL IT WILL NOT RUN RIGHT.
1. Does the engine crank, or 'turn over'? YES
1a. Does the engine start and run? YES
1a1. If the engine does not start - Crack injector line: do you have fuel? Yes/No YES
1b. Do you have a Wait To Start Light & the amount of time (seconds) lit. YES/5-8 SEC
1c. Ambient Condition (temperature outside indicate F or C) __20 C___ °
1d. Engine Cranking speed (if you have an accurate tachometer). FINE/ NORMAL
1e. Are you experiencing stalling? NO
1f. If Stalling, describe (upon startup only, down the road, hit a bump etc)
1g. If Stalling, do you notice loss of dash or instruments?
-note if experiencing stalling,you must indicate PMD location in #24.
1h. Check turbo inlet and air filter for obstructions. Cone filters have lost disk and stopped air to turbo.
1.1 Lift pump test - describe results NEW PUMP
2. Service Engine Light while running?- on/off/intermittent OFF
2a. Service Engine light does glow during start/cranking/bulb check: Yes/No NO
3. Model year 1995
3a. Odometer reading (indicate if in miles or km) 400,000 KM
3b. Miles on major engine components if been replaced (example Injection pump) 1000 MILES ON SS DIESEL HEADS
3c. Indicate the model number on the Injection pump (starts DS4 or DB2......) NOT SURE
4. Have you scanned for engine codes? (varies by pre/post 96) yes/no YES
5. List exact results on engine codes: EGR IS DISCONNECTED
6. Air Filter condition (visual check) K+N NEW
7. Fuel filter condition (freshly changed/condition unknown/mileage since changed) 6 MONTHS OLD
8. Condition of Battery terminal connections (removed, cleaned and tightened) PERFECT/CLEAN
8a. Known condition and age of the batteries. 1 YEAR OLD
8b. Are batteries of differing age or are they a matched set? MATCHED
8c. Condition of Major Grounds. (same drill as batt - removed, cleaned, retightened) ALL GROUNDS GOOD/CLEAN
9. Upon cold start, does the radiator hose get hard quickly? Yes/no NO
10. Upon cold start, do you have excessive white smoke? Yes/no NO
11. Do you have excessive cranking time before the engine starts? NO
12. Have you used the block heater, and does this effect engine starting?(only try for starting problems) N/A
13. During hard acceleration, do you have excessive black smoke? Yes/no NO
14. Do you have any unusual exhaust smoke issues?YES, PUFF OF BLUE AND BLACK WHILE IDLEING
15. Turbo check out - pass/fail NO TURBO N/A 6.5
16. Do you have an EGR on the engine? (An F or an S engine code 8th VIN digit) YES,NOT CONNECTED
17. Indicate if you know if it’s a 1500, 2500, 2500HD, 3500, 3500HD. 1500
18. Indicate fuel that you are using: Bio-diesel, #2 Diesel, #1Diesel, SVO/WVO, other SUMMER DIESEL
18a. If running a VO (Veggie Oil fuel) setup, indicate details of your conversion (homemade, or packaged system)
19. Are you using any fuel additives? If so, please list.
20. Please indicate geographic region you are in: (example: Texas or Canada) CANADA
21. Do you have any service history available that might pertain to the problem you are having? TRIED NEW PMD...PUMP IS 2 YEARS OLD
22. Please indicate any modifications to the vehicle that might help us diagnose better.NEW HEADS,MARINE INJ. 97 STYLE WATER PUMP WITH TWIN T-STATS
23. Upon unscrewing the fuel cap, do you have a large vacuum formed in the tank? yes/no NO
24. Location of PMD/FSD? On the pump/remoted over intake/remoted out of engine bay (please specify placement specifically) MOUNTED INSIDE AIR CLEANER BOX
24a. If remote mounted, describe wiring harness (homemade or purchased from a vendor?) KENNEDY HARNESS
24b. Indicate the location and condition of the FSD/IP grounding wire. GROUND IS ON THE PUMP
25. Are ALL glow plugs in proper working order as per this thread? YES
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0. Describe in detail the problem you are having. Please be as descriptive as possible. TRUCK WILL MISS AND PUFF BLUE AND BLACK SMOKE AT IDLE. WHEN IT REVS UP PAST 1000RPM IT RUNS GOOD. LOTS OF TIME AND PARTS HAVE BEEN INVESTED AND STILL IT WILL NOT RUN RIGHT.
1. Does the engine crank, or 'turn over'? YES
1a. Does the engine start and run? YES
1a1. If the engine does not start - Crack injector line: do you have fuel? Yes/No YES
1b. Do you have a Wait To Start Light & the amount of time (seconds) lit. YES/5-8 SEC
1c. Ambient Condition (temperature outside indicate F or C) __20 C___ °
1d. Engine Cranking speed (if you have an accurate tachometer). FINE/ NORMAL
1e. Are you experiencing stalling? NO
1f. If Stalling, describe (upon startup only, down the road, hit a bump etc)
1g. If Stalling, do you notice loss of dash or instruments?
-note if experiencing stalling,you must indicate PMD location in #24.
1h. Check turbo inlet and air filter for obstructions. Cone filters have lost disk and stopped air to turbo.
1.1 Lift pump test - describe results NEW PUMP
2. Service Engine Light while running?- on/off/intermittent OFF
2a. Service Engine light does glow during start/cranking/bulb check: Yes/No NO
3. Model year 1995
3a. Odometer reading (indicate if in miles or km) 400,000 KM
3b. Miles on major engine components if been replaced (example Injection pump) 1000 MILES ON SS DIESEL HEADS
3c. Indicate the model number on the Injection pump (starts DS4 or DB2......) NOT SURE
4. Have you scanned for engine codes? (varies by pre/post 96) yes/no YES
5. List exact results on engine codes: EGR IS DISCONNECTED
6. Air Filter condition (visual check) K+N NEW
7. Fuel filter condition (freshly changed/condition unknown/mileage since changed) 6 MONTHS OLD
8. Condition of Battery terminal connections (removed, cleaned and tightened) PERFECT/CLEAN
8a. Known condition and age of the batteries. 1 YEAR OLD
8b. Are batteries of differing age or are they a matched set? MATCHED
8c. Condition of Major Grounds. (same drill as batt - removed, cleaned, retightened) ALL GROUNDS GOOD/CLEAN
9. Upon cold start, does the radiator hose get hard quickly? Yes/no NO
10. Upon cold start, do you have excessive white smoke? Yes/no NO
11. Do you have excessive cranking time before the engine starts? NO
12. Have you used the block heater, and does this effect engine starting?(only try for starting problems) N/A
13. During hard acceleration, do you have excessive black smoke? Yes/no NO
14. Do you have any unusual exhaust smoke issues?YES, PUFF OF BLUE AND BLACK WHILE IDLEING
15. Turbo check out - pass/fail NO TURBO N/A 6.5
16. Do you have an EGR on the engine? (An F or an S engine code 8th VIN digit) YES,NOT CONNECTED
17. Indicate if you know if it’s a 1500, 2500, 2500HD, 3500, 3500HD. 1500
18. Indicate fuel that you are using: Bio-diesel, #2 Diesel, #1Diesel, SVO/WVO, other SUMMER DIESEL
18a. If running a VO (Veggie Oil fuel) setup, indicate details of your conversion (homemade, or packaged system)
19. Are you using any fuel additives? If so, please list.
20. Please indicate geographic region you are in: (example: Texas or Canada) CANADA
21. Do you have any service history available that might pertain to the problem you are having? TRIED NEW PMD...PUMP IS 2 YEARS OLD
22. Please indicate any modifications to the vehicle that might help us diagnose better.NEW HEADS,MARINE INJ. 97 STYLE WATER PUMP WITH TWIN T-STATS
23. Upon unscrewing the fuel cap, do you have a large vacuum formed in the tank? yes/no NO
24. Location of PMD/FSD? On the pump/remoted over intake/remoted out of engine bay (please specify placement specifically) MOUNTED INSIDE AIR CLEANER BOX
24a. If remote mounted, describe wiring harness (homemade or purchased from a vendor?) KENNEDY HARNESS
24b. Indicate the location and condition of the FSD/IP grounding wire. GROUND IS ON THE PUMP
25. Are ALL glow plugs in proper working order as per this thread? YES