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1981 300SD Excessive Exhaust Smoke
Hello all,
I have a 1981 300SD with 233k miles I have slowly been bringing back to ideal condition. Currently, I am trying to resolve an issue with excessive exhaust smoke. The smoke is grey in color and has no particular smell or taste other than typical diesel exhaust smell. At night , it is very visible in the headlights behind me when accelerating, cruising at 60+, and developing into a billowing cloud on heavy acceleration. During the day, I can occasionally see wisps of smoked drifting by the car at idle but don't really see any while accelerating. Thus far, -Valve clearances adjust properly. -New Timing chain and tensioner, original IP marks line up. -Monarch nozzles 15k miles ago, balanced myself but only within 50 psi (perhaps an issue?) -Turbo and wastegate verified working properly and producing boost within spec. -Diesel Kleen with every tank, plus Diesel Purge every 3k miles or so. -Fuel filters clean. The car runs excellent idles smooth with plenty of power, but I cannot believe that nothing is wrong, no way a Mercedes smoked this much from the factory its very embarrassing driving at night... I'm ordering some properly balanced #1930 injectors from Greazzer, but in the mean time any help appreciated!!
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-1981 300SD 242k, stock - sold @ 250k -1994 Toyota Pickup 4x4 R150F 5 Speed, 5VZ V6 swap. -2004 Volvo V70-R 2.5T ![]() |
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