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Old 04-01-2003, 12:14 PM
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strange power surge

Greetings!
recently noticed, after running full throttle for a bit, if I let OFF the gas there is slight INCREASE in power between 7/8 and 6/8 back off the accelerator. It runns smooth and strong for a split second. Any idea why?
Paul

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Old 04-01-2003, 12:21 PM
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You should never run gas in these old diesels.
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Old 04-01-2003, 12:40 PM
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actually, I think I did last summer- noticed a strange smell after filling up at a differnt diesel station...

hey Old Deis, just the guy I was looking for... Where is that front crankshaft seal that can leak oil?
thanks again,
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Old 04-01-2003, 01:34 PM
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It is under a half moon shaped cover that sits on top of crankshaft. Remove the cover and the front seal sits under there.
The worst part of the job is that you will need to remove the radiator and then the front pulley and crankshaft dampener assembly.
The seal itself is not hard at all to change out. I found the Haynes manuel had very good photos and a well written description of what to do.
Not a bad job. If memeory serves it took me about three hours to complete. You will need a 200 lb torgue wrench to reinstall the endbolt on the crankshaft dampener. I just rented one locally.

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