Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Lots of Black Smoke

[Mr. Cummins]

I appreciate the hint on turning up the idle onmyrecently purchased 98 3500. Thanks! Next problem. This truck smokes! The previous owner told me had bigger injectors put in and a different cam put in the fuel pump. I need to eliminate this smoking condition. I can appreciate aftermarket accessorizing- but if this is causing the smoking id rather not have it. It smokes when on the throttle significantly. And although I dont see a cloud when driving steady on the highway doing 60 or so, friends tell me it is in fact putting out more than normal. Where do I begin in this situation. As some of you may know, I am a mechanic, but the cummins diesel scene is new to me.

 

[Smokin Dodge]

Smoke isnt a bad thing ,but if you want a little less you can try moving the camplate back a little and turn the star wheel back a little but you wont have the power it has now.

 

[Hammer]

As stated. .

Slide the camplate towards the rear some and see if that helps. If not yet to your satisfaction call one of the numerous TDR friendly shops and purchase a different AFC spring to help limit smoke control. You may also try to adjust the one(AFC spring) in the truck now and see if it helps or not... Andy

 

[98rammer]

mine smokes at WOT, but i can get rid of all smoke on the low end with the star wheel (i just have a tad coming out now). unless you want to detune the power... or do some other adjustments, just turn back the star wheel and keep your foot out of WOT.



Tom