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Old 08-08-2007, 12:18 PM
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my 12 valve is lacking a lot of power right now and i cant figure out what it is, i just installed a pyrometer and a boost gauge but the boost gauge isnt reading any boost at all, what could make this happen other than a boot or vaccuum line being off?
 
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Old 08-08-2007, 07:10 PM
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What's your pyro and boost reading? Also any smoke?
 
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Wondering ..if you just installed pyro/boost gauges and you are now experiencing power loss ... could be you have a leak from installation of boost gauge through the tubing or the fittings?
 
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my boost is running about 20 with the propane on and about 900 to 950 on the egt. i also installed these after i had the problem occuring to find out what was wrong with it. it used to put out a decent bit of black smoke and now theres nothing that i can see at all. i was thinking that it was either the injection pump or the lifters,,,,, anybody else have any ideas or how to tell the difference between the two??????????
 
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i dought that is good that it isnt putting out any smoke at all... but im no expert!
 
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Check your boost line running to your AFC for cracks or leaks.
 
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also check your fuel filters. including the one on the fuel pre heater.
 
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i just put a 100 gph BD lift pump on her and she still doesnt have the power she did and doesnt smoke, and i hate that, i think it might be the injectors but dont know how to check and see if it is or not, anybody have any ideas?????????
 
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it also might be the injection pump
 
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anybody have any ideas????
 


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