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no pulling power m916 need help

dbhousemovers

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I purchased a 2007 m916 6x6 to use as a pull truck to move houses. I have had a few 5 ton trucks 65 -72 and they had more power and or torque than this new one has , if you couldn't pull it all the tires would spin and bury themselves. My new truck won't even come close to spinning the tires on dirt pulling a heavy load. it seems to get to half throttle and even out. I do not know if there is a governor or something i can adjust to increase the power or torque. any help would be appreciated.
 

doghead

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Has the fuel system been serviced lately?
 

snowtrac nome

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I would suggest changing fuel filters first, you should have a series 60 Detroit in it, they are a pretty reliable engine you may have to have someone with dedac plug into it and look into the electronic controls, see if its derating for some reason,
 

jcappeljr

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It might be in the computer,if not a fuel problem.My 97 m916 had some issues.The solved them by plugging the truck into a diagnostic computer and changing some things.
 

dbhousemovers

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k ill start there and change fuel filters , it runs so good without a load , i didn't think about fuel shortage . if that doesn't work ill find someone with a hookup for the computer
 
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