Date:         Tue, 18 Jun 1996 17:05:05 -0700
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From:         Bill/Lisa Protzek <bprotzek@cdsnet.net>
Subject:      Re: smokin tailpipe 83 diesel

Miller - James W. wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
>   Just wunderin how much soot/smoke is normal during excelleration and
> driving on an 83 diesel westy.  The motor was replaced new 60 thousand
> miles ago.
> 
> Jim Miller
> 83 westy diesel "radhaus"My '82 Westy Diesel was rebuilt about 10k ago.  Smoke is relatively 
benign except on cold start, and at full acceleration.  It never has the 
opacity of a Big rig diesel.  However, If I'm driving in the mountains 
at 4-6,000 feet of elevation, it smokes MUCH more.  If you have 
considerable problem with smoking, a good diesel shop could adjust your 
injector pump stroke to inject a bit less fuel.  

Bill Protzek

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