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Thread: HELP got sparks coming out of my tailpipe!?!?!?!

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06-07-2009, 07:24

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tennmogger

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IMHO just carbon/soot being blown out. Also sounds like it 'slobbered' a little, causing the fuel smell. Being night allows you to see the burning soot better. If that engine idled for 4 hours no wonder it is getting sooted up. It just needs a good run at load

What idle speed do you use? Lots of Diesels must spend time idling and the recommendation is to run them at least 1200 rpm.

Bob
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Originally Posted by EZFEED

Fellow diesel mechanics........I need some advice/help/diagnosis!!!!!!!
..chop...
What could be causing these sparks and this foul odor and do I need to start looking for parts???????

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