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  1. kentuckycucv

    running poorly, lack of power, black smoke, at higher rpm. sluggish

    cracked each line ... and each one made it run worse... so that didnt help. next is to advance the timing. Those 2 bottom bolts are a bi.. bear. So im back to the computer researching how to loosen the 2 bottom bolts of the IP so I can advance the timing.
  2. kentuckycucv

    Diesel shop says I have bad injectors, need help

    Sounds like the diesel mechanics that you origanaly took your truck to were WRONG! and were trying to fleece you for some big bucks.... crooks!
  3. kentuckycucv

    running poorly, lack of power, black smoke, at higher rpm. sluggish

    Im running diesel, added some transmission fluid and i have also run sea foam thru it... no improvement. So next I will bump up the timing.
  4. kentuckycucv

    running poorly, lack of power, black smoke, at higher rpm. sluggish

    Ok so my exhaust is blacker... sometimes surges a little since I turned up the pump screw. Got a little more power but I still think I got a miss or timing issue or an injector not spraying right. it just feels like it doesnt have the horse power it use to have.
  5. kentuckycucv

    running poorly, lack of power, black smoke, at higher rpm. sluggish

    Ok I just put it back together, took her for a test drive...so i can feel the extra power... Now I notice a little "surging" Air in the the system maybe? I also pulled the hose on my EGR.. CDR CCR You know what it is. I noticed some oil residue in the air breather. Also OIL was in the bottom...
  6. kentuckycucv

    running poorly, lack of power, black smoke, at higher rpm. sluggish

    Im only turning it up 1/8
  7. kentuckycucv

    running poorly, lack of power, black smoke, at higher rpm. sluggish

    Ok Im messing with my truck today... I got the top off the Injector pump. There is a gizmo on the lid that has a black seinoid that the pink wire conects to...I think. The O ring around the inside had some crud on it. Im sure it is from me putting Veggie oil in my system. Im going to turn up...
  8. kentuckycucv

    CUCV antenna brackets, legal issue?

    I think with the Mil radio cranked up you can cook hotdogs on the antenna.
  9. kentuckycucv

    Did I fry anything?!!?

    The intermitent squeeling is the glow plug relay pulling juice from the altinators to the glow plugs until the truck warms up.... and if you (my guess) have the GP relay running off of 24v thru the resistor both batteries and both altinators are drawing current, making stereo phonic duel belt...
  10. kentuckycucv

    Rare find I think>Military Honda from Ft. Knox/ or Fort Cambell Kentucky.

    I got room for more toys.:grin: i thought about getting a military trailer for hauling my military motor bike.... But My city just sent me a hate mail for too much junk.
  11. kentuckycucv

    Rare find I think>Military Honda from Ft. Knox/ or Fort Cambell Kentucky.

    This thing is way too fast for me..... Runs great! I got a bunch of army stuff. Elbow pads, knee pads that black plastic helmet and these goretex gaitors for your pants legs. Interesting equipment....but all worked well as makshift dirtbike gear. PS everything is for sale so PM me.
  12. kentuckycucv

    Click click BOOM!

    Man i was cleaning my intake hole with mineral spirits... I poured somr in thinking it would maybe clean some of my veggie oil crud off the valves... Or whatever crazy thought I had. Anyway i took the pink wire off. turned it over and it made a couple of wierd noises. i stopped real quick...
  13. kentuckycucv

    No power what could be wrong ?

    My truck is having similar issues...My next check is lift pump and sock
  14. kentuckycucv

    body armor/run-flat tires?

    you could buy a ballistic blanket, keep it handy for when the shooting starts. ArmorShield USA LVL IIIA Ballistic Blanket
  15. kentuckycucv

    running poorly, lack of power, black smoke, at higher rpm. sluggish

    I take it all back...I drove it today and its running Bad. I had to down shift going up hills.... acts like it did that time I had a bad fuel filter...But I just put in a new one. What are the symptoms of a bad fuel pump?... Maybe a clogged fuel sock?
  16. kentuckycucv

    Whats the best glow plug for the cucv

    My ac60gs burnt up after a month..The tips burnt off. They look like the end of a used welding rod. I didnt do the resistor bypass. I dont know why they fried...Yet
  17. kentuckycucv

    no clicking with new glow plugs

    Well After I chilled out I found my 3 good wellmans I put in my tool box and reinstalled them. And the truck fired right up... I will fool with it later. Starts good in warm weather.
  18. kentuckycucv

    Rare find I think>Military Honda from Ft. Knox/ or Fort Cambell Kentucky.

    I took the carb apart and cleaned it real good ..she starts on the first kick and runs great... Awesome. I have a bunch of military gear, goggles, helmet pads...Im taking her out to the country for a ride tomorrow. I will try and post ore pics. Does anyone know what the color is of this bike...
  19. kentuckycucv

    I have a couple of these... But i dont know what they are.

    Thanks for the info,... Was hoping I got something special, I guess i will put them on Ebay... i was thinking i could get one working or put it in my cucv and have a cool radio set up... its way over my head, I will do some research on it..
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