MuddWeiser
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What kinds of tests can I run with the STE-ICE computer analyzer kit?
I love my CUCV to death (M1009). It is my ONLY vehicle and I have been using it as a daily driver for 2+ years. Its not the most comfortable vehicle and I can afford a new car - but I just love this truck.
I live in the mountains at an elevation of 6,500ft and NASTY winters. The truck never lets me down. HOWEVER --- I believe these trucks were tuned at or around SEA LEVEL . My truck runs extremely sluggish and has always felt like it is "lacking" power. I am wondering if I could use the STE-ICE engine analyzier in a "tune-up" scenario to maybe adjust things for the elevation???
SYMPTOMS:
* Engine doesn't sound consistent... Should sound like a "ratchet" turning consistant -- mine sounds like a jar of marbles getting shaken irraticly.
* Idle fluctuates high/low, even when truck is warm
* Accellerates very slow (although I never lead foot it)
* BLOWS BLACK SMOKE WHEN GOING UP HILLS (read under a load)
I am thinking I might just need to turn my Injection Pump to adjust my timing suited better for the elevation? But timing is sort of hard on a Diesel as you can't use a timing light and those fancy diesel injection timers cost upwards of $10k!!!!
I love my CUCV to death (M1009). It is my ONLY vehicle and I have been using it as a daily driver for 2+ years. Its not the most comfortable vehicle and I can afford a new car - but I just love this truck.
I live in the mountains at an elevation of 6,500ft and NASTY winters. The truck never lets me down. HOWEVER --- I believe these trucks were tuned at or around SEA LEVEL . My truck runs extremely sluggish and has always felt like it is "lacking" power. I am wondering if I could use the STE-ICE engine analyzier in a "tune-up" scenario to maybe adjust things for the elevation???
SYMPTOMS:
* Engine doesn't sound consistent... Should sound like a "ratchet" turning consistant -- mine sounds like a jar of marbles getting shaken irraticly.
* Idle fluctuates high/low, even when truck is warm
* Accellerates very slow (although I never lead foot it)
* BLOWS BLACK SMOKE WHEN GOING UP HILLS (read under a load)
I am thinking I might just need to turn my Injection Pump to adjust my timing suited better for the elevation? But timing is sort of hard on a Diesel as you can't use a timing light and those fancy diesel injection timers cost upwards of $10k!!!!