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Papa Rick 07-30-2008 10:01 PM

Alignment is good, had the 3 axle alignment done after the accident. Have not had any noticeable smoke coming out of my stacks, but will keep an eye on this.

I really do appreciate the suggestions and advice and encourage more of them as sooner (hopefully much sooner) or later something will show up.

Would you go ahead and pay $450.00 to get the overhead ran since everything checked out on the dyno test, or wait?

NotSteve 07-30-2008 10:58 PM

Should I have black smoke coming out of my stack? It only happens after I coast down a hill then stomp on the pedal or right after I shift then hit the pedal again.

I'm not sure if I recall black smoke coming out?

Rev.Vassago 07-31-2008 02:42 AM


Originally Posted by NotSteve
Should I have black smoke coming out of my stack? It only happens after I coast down a hill then stomp on the pedal or right after I shift then hit the pedal again.

I'm not sure if I recall black smoke coming out?

What year is your truck?

NotSteve 07-31-2008 03:01 AM

2001

Rev.Vassago 07-31-2008 05:29 AM

Well, I was going to say your EGR valve was possibly starting to go.......but you don't have one. :lol:


Did you have an overhead done on your engine?

dollarshort 08-02-2008 06:09 AM


Originally Posted by Papa Rick
I would agree that it will cost some on mpg, but never heard of it doing this much damage.

Heck I figured it up and for the past 2 weeks it has cost me $700.00 more in fuel??????

ANY SUGGESTIONS ANYONE????

Get rid of the CAT motor. Nothing but a fuel hog.


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