1992tractor
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I have noticed (I think it could be paranoia) over the last several months that my truck becomes sluggish inconsistantly.......I have a 45Km (30 mile) commute every day, one way has 3 or 4 decent hills to pull, and I am noticing some days my truck can pull them usually empty around 80-90Km/h without shifting out of OD but some days my speed falls to 60Km/h before it grabs a gear and gains some speed again . Last night this happened and all I had was 4 sheets of drywall in my box, however the day before I pulled the hills in OD just fine however I was empty but that little bit of weight shouldn't matter. I know these trucks are gutless but I thought a diesel's were meant to pull. I can't image having a trailer on.
I have tried to observe and take note if it is related to a load or not but it usually isn't. One theory I ahve is that my truck is more sluggish when I am running fuel out of my rear tank compared to my front tank. Does this observation hold any water? Do these trucks have a lift pump feeding the injection pump and could it be getting tired? Is it premature for my IP to be tired? Let's hope it is not the IP....$$$
I maintain my truck religiously, therefore my fuel filter is change regularly, and I am running additive also.
Do you guys notice any difference in truck performance from fuel sources?
I know the answer some will say is to turbo my truck but I don't know if I want to spend 2-3K on a turbo and exhaust.
Any suggestions would be apreciated...this is my first Dies and I am slowly learning the ropes. This forum has been great for my learning curve, Thanks!
I have tried to observe and take note if it is related to a load or not but it usually isn't. One theory I ahve is that my truck is more sluggish when I am running fuel out of my rear tank compared to my front tank. Does this observation hold any water? Do these trucks have a lift pump feeding the injection pump and could it be getting tired? Is it premature for my IP to be tired? Let's hope it is not the IP....$$$
I maintain my truck religiously, therefore my fuel filter is change regularly, and I am running additive also.
Do you guys notice any difference in truck performance from fuel sources?
I know the answer some will say is to turbo my truck but I don't know if I want to spend 2-3K on a turbo and exhaust.
Any suggestions would be apreciated...this is my first Dies and I am slowly learning the ropes. This forum has been great for my learning curve, Thanks!