MAJOR power loss PLEASE HELP

[190D22]

I have no power in the upper RPM range. I cannot get over 65 very easily. I cannot find diesel purge so I bought 3 bottles of Power Service Diesel Kleen and a bottle of Chevron Complete Diesel fuel system cleaner. I am thinking of running my tank as low as possible and dumping this stuff all in at once to act as a diesel purge. Also possibly some tranny fluid too? I know people use it as injector cleaner. Please post your thoughts.

[boneheaddoctor]

Originally Posted by 190D22

I have no power in the upper RPM range. I cannot get over 65 very easily. I cannot find diesel purge so I bought 3 bottles of Power Service Diesel Kleen and a bottle of Chevron Complete Diesel fuel system cleaner. I am thinking of running my tank as low as possible and dumping this stuff all in at once to act as a diesel purge. Also possibly some tranny fluid too? I know people use it as injector cleaner. Please post your thoughts.

Sounds like fuel filters need changed..................when were they changed last.......thats step #1

[190D22]

I havent changed the inline filter. But from what I can see, it doesn't look too bad. I changed the screw on one last year.

[tangofox007]

All it takes is one load of bad diesel fuel to clog up the secondary filter. And don't depend on anything showing up in the primary filter. I agree with the doc; change the secondary filter.

[boneheaddoctor]

Originally Posted by 190D22

I havent changed the inline filter. But from what I can see, it doesn't look too bad. I changed the screw on one last year.

unless you have gotten nasty fuel along the way it might still be good........

look for signs of fuel leaks...........many of those can become air leaks under load....................

ANd a pimer pump that leaks when you pump it......if it does re[place it.

Tank breather also..............pop the cap off take it for a spin and see if it still does it.

[190D22]

Tank breather was something I have considered too. I will pop the cap off and try. So possibly the spin on fuel filter is clogged??

[boneheaddoctor]

Originally Posted by 190D22

Tank breather was something I have considered too. I will pop the cap off and try. So possibly the spin on fuel filter is clogged??

How many miles have you driven in the last year.....and how many low volume deisel pumps have you gotten fuel from?

Its a year old so you would not be throwing money down the drain by replacing it now IMHO.

[pwogaman]

Sounds like the symptoms I had when my primer pump was leaking (sucking) air into the fuel system. Replaced it and the problem when away. Also check your vacuum hoses - any recent engine cleaning?

[michael cole]

did these symptoms happen to arrive the same time as the really cold weather?if so it could be fuel gellin!

[TwitchKitty]

It is a troll folks. Watch the future of this login. It will end with a glowing testimonial on diesel purge or the like.

Watch for a little over a hundred meaningless posts and a free advertisement and out.

[jim messina]

I am a carpenter by trade now a Superintendent. I can do some plumbing, electrical,concrete, drywall finisher, painting,etc etc etc. I have completely restored a 102 year old home with my own 2 hands. Never worked on cars much until I bought the sd and am very nervous when I do. Things like filters and oil changes etc are not a problem. The people on this site have given me help and more confidence. I kind of agree with you guys on this issue of it being a diy site. The cost of labor to work on this car also drives me to do anything I possibley can myself. So far with your help I have done a alda adjustment, rack dampner bolt,engine flush, tach amp fix, removed and cleaned the radiator fins,themostat,cleaned banjo bolts. All simple repairs to be sure. I had to have my shocks replaced and it just seemed eaiser to take it in, local, guy charged me 60 bucks to install MY parts while I was out fishing on Lake Erie. Had my valves adjusted and motor mounts installed by a professional also. Seems to me that a newbie shoudn't be adjusting valves because you have to have a ''feel'' for the adjustment so I would rather pay then make a mistake which could cost me more money. There is a difference between ignorance and stupidity. I can understand your frustration when things come so easy to you and some of us just don't get it. So far help has not been a issue and I appreciate it, I need all I can get

Jim

[Cervan]

i find it quite amusing when somone looses power in there car or something. and then the problem turns out to be something small. like a fuel filter.