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It seemed too fast to me.
When I first checked it the idle was at 760.
I was able to go down to 676 beyond the adjustment spring no longer has any function.
Idle is around 550 rpms give or take 25
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Diesel_V8_engine
Your 6,5l GEP engine is not supposed to run at 700 rpm ? +- 25
Drop in temperature, I had a bad cold start with white smoke.
Symptom of an inoperative glow plug, only three out of eight were still working.
I removed the Chinese headlights.
Undertook the interior and exterior reconstruction of the engine cover.
I have made progress in my research.
Some additional date for my truck.
- 242 AMC December 02, 2003.
- Stanadyne pump: DB2831-5209 12555697 1995-97 HD (Military) - N/A, 1.2 cSt * — —
I'm still not sure if the engine year of manufacture is 2003 or 2009.
I don't understand the letter...
I want to change the glow plugs, is there a better performance? anti swelling etc ...
Current glow plugs:
Tacom 19207- 12338771
MFR - 3HCM3
I prefer to restore my radiator in the winter.
Once painted it will retain much less heat.