Does anyone have a Smarty? - Dodge Diesel

13ALPHA · 02-13-2009, 05:31 PM

I went to the dealership and they didn't think my truck could get 3 cyl high idle, once he tried it wouldn't work. Just got errors that it wasn't connected for ignition wasn't on.

Anyway, does anyone have a Smarty for my generation truck that I could load a program and unload to get the high idle? Thanks!

ofcmarc · 02-13-2009, 06:49 PM

The dealer up here SUCKS!

Like I said before this sub-forum is usually pretty dead but it's worth a shot.

You migh check out the guys over at simard automotive. (451-9529) I hear good things about them and they apparently have one or two over there that are deisel savvy.

I've never used them personally (1st Genner

and fix my own broken junk

)but I know a few guys that have.

13ALPHA · 02-13-2009, 11:31 PM

Yeah, there's only a few up here active on the forum, didn't think I saw any with a Smarty, figured it's worth a try. I might just buy a dowel rod and trim it to the right length. Double as a tire thumper

ofcmarc · 02-14-2009, 04:05 PM

I have a hand throttle cable attached to the pedal lever for high idle in the cold.

13ALPHA · 02-14-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ofcmarc

I have a hand throttle cable attached to the pedal lever for high idle in the cold.

Would it be possible to see a pic of that setup? Sounds nice...

ofcmarc · 02-15-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 13ALPHA

Would it be possible to see a pic of that setup? Sounds nice...

I'll get some when it's light out. I parked outside due to laziness last night.

It's just generic cable with a friction lock on it. Press the pdeal where you want it and lock the cable in place. They are availible at Napa and the like pretty cheap.

13ALPHA · 02-15-2009, 01:12 PM

Thanks, I think I'm gonna get on that....

ofcmarc · 02-17-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 13ALPHA

Would it be possible to see a pic of that setup? Sounds nice...

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Originally Posted by ofcmarc

I'll get some when it's light out.

Due to technical difficulties, this message was delayed....... Sorry.

Here they are.

Just a small bracket attached to the dash brace to hold the handle.

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And the cable attaches to the throttle pedal lever.

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Pretty simple.

HTH.

13ALPHA · 02-17-2009, 02:10 PM

Thanks! Oh, yours pulls out to lock right? I was picturing in my head it pushing for some reason, makes more sense now.

ofcmarc · 02-17-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 13ALPHA

Thanks! Oh, yours pulls out to lock right? I was picturing in my head it pushing for some reason, makes more sense now.

Twist left 1/4 turn, pull out to desired RPM, Twist back 1/4 turn right to lock.
It pulls on the upper half of the throttle pedal lever above the pivot.

I had one on a '93 that went all the way to the lever on the fuel pump. That one adjusted by turning an knob in or out. Just depends on how you want to set it up....

13ALPHA · 02-17-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ofcmarc

Twist left 1/4 turn, pull out to desired RPM, Twist back 1/4 turn right to lock.
It pulls on the upper half of the throttle pedal lever above the pivot.

I had one on a '93 that went all the way to the lever on the fuel pump. That one adjusted by turning an knob in or out. Just depends on how you want to set it up....

You said napa should carry that? I bet they got it, for some reason though I always feel like I'm bothering the guys at Napa, I know it's their job and all.

Maybe I'll shop before I go there.

13ALPHA · 02-17-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ofcmarc

Twist left 1/4 turn, pull out to desired RPM, Twist back 1/4 turn right to lock.
It pulls on the upper half of the throttle pedal lever above the pivot.

I had one on a '93 that went all the way to the lever on the fuel pump. That one adjusted by turning an knob in or out. Just depends on how you want to set it up....

I would call that a hand throttle, does it have a part name or number? I can't find it under that name, can't go out until tonight.

ofcmarc · 02-18-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 13ALPHA

I would call that a hand throttle, does it have a part name or number? I can't find it under that name, can't go out until tonight.

No numbers or anything on mine. It's probly been in there over 10 years. I'd just swing into Napa and look on the shelf for what I need. Either that or go down to Power and Transmission on Van horn. They are pretty helpful there and will have one for the OTR trucks that will work.

The guys at Napa are usually helpful as well only problem is they are the $8/hr kind of guys ans need a bit of directing occasionally.

pind · 03-07-2009, 02:22 AM

nothing like the unique experience of having some parts guru act as though they are doing you a favour by selling something to you.

Guys, if you need odd parts and so on , Go talk to Jim Sullivan at Tracer International/Alaska Generator.

I have dealt with him quite a bit, and he is a standup guy to do business with. Mostly heavy equipment stuff, but he can get pretty much anything you want.

13ALPHA · 03-07-2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pind

nothing like the unique experience of having some parts guru act as though they are doing you a favour by selling something to you.

Guys, if you need odd parts and so on , Go talk to Jim Sullivan at Tracer International/Alaska Generator.

I have dealt with him quite a bit, and he is a standup guy to do business with. Mostly heavy equipment stuff, but he can get pretty much anything you want.

Thanks for the tip!

02-13-2009, 05:31 PM	#1
13ALPHA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Pole, AK Posts: 418 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Does anyone have a Smarty? I went to the dealership and they didn't think my truck could get 3 cyl high idle, once he tried it wouldn't work. Just got errors that it wasn't connected for ignition wasn't on. Anyway, does anyone have a Smarty for my generation truck that I could load a program and unload to get the high idle? Thanks! __________________ Scott Patriot Blue 2000 3/4 ton NV4500, 285/75R16 BFG AT's, MBRP 5" exhaust, 2" leveling kit, ATS ARC-FLOW, ISSPRO's (boost, EGT, FP), BD Intercooler boots, GDP GFS392, AFE Stage 2, EDGE Comp, DDP Stage 4's, HTT 62/71/14, SB DD Clutch New VP at 120k For Alaska: Oil pan Heater,Trickle Charger, Block Heater, Moose Bumper 18FEB08: 521HP & 1110 ft-lb

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pind Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whitehorse, cultural hub of the universe.. Posts: 740 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	nothing like the unique experience of having some parts guru act as though they are doing you a favour by selling something to you. Guys, if you need odd parts and so on , Go talk to Jim Sullivan at Tracer International/Alaska Generator. I have dealt with him quite a bit, and he is a standup guy to do business with. Mostly heavy equipment stuff, but he can get pretty much anything you want. __________________ 01 2500 Q/C 4x4, factory order HO w/5spd, 4 wheel discs, Pacbrake, 285 Cooper STT's on 058 Eagle Alloys. Ultra 5th wheel hitch. Glacier Diesel GFS-392 LP 01 F550 XLT 4x4, Jokestroke, 6 speed, heila knuckleboom, boxes and deck, low mount 5th wheel. No mods, no power, no fuel economy, kinda like a ford.... HAHA Never judge someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Then, when you do judge them, you're a mile away... and you have their shoes

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02-13-2009, 06:49 PM	#2
ofcmarc DTR's "Cooler than ice cubes 14 miles North of North Pole" member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 14mi North of North Pole Posts: 1,262 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	The dealer up here SUCKS! Like I said before this sub-forum is usually pretty dead but it's worth a shot. You migh check out the guys over at simard automotive. (451-9529) I hear good things about them and they apparently have one or two over there that are deisel savvy. I've never used them personally (1st Genner and fix my own broken junk )but I know a few guys that have.

02-13-2009, 11:31 PM	#3
13ALPHA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Pole, AK Posts: 418 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Yeah, there's only a few up here active on the forum, didn't think I saw any with a Smarty, figured it's worth a try. I might just buy a dowel rod and trim it to the right length. Double as a tire thumper

02-14-2009, 04:05 PM	#4
ofcmarc DTR's "Cooler than ice cubes 14 miles North of North Pole" member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 14mi North of North Pole Posts: 1,262 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I have a hand throttle cable attached to the pedal lever for high idle in the cold.

02-15-2009, 01:12 PM	#7
13ALPHA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Pole, AK Posts: 418 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks, I think I'm gonna get on that....

02-17-2009, 02:10 PM	#9
13ALPHA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Pole, AK Posts: 418 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks! Oh, yours pulls out to lock right? I was picturing in my head it pushing for some reason, makes more sense now.