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97 CTD Sluggish on take off

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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 11:53 PM
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Re:97 CTD Sluggish on take off

well thats just great! I think if i hear that enough times ill get him into the shop.
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 07:20 AM
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Re:97 CTD Sluggish on take off

Now that's slow, bigbaddiesel!
<br>I have a Scursion with a Powerstroke, and it has trouble beating little old ladies in their 1980s Cadillacs! There is DEFINITELY something wrong with your truck! <br> ;D Now you've heard it twice! Time to take him in.<br><br>Actually, I just reprogrammed the Scursion with the Superchips 1705 and what a difference it made. The PSD will now beat a stock CTD. (At least my '97.)
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 01:18 AM
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Re:97 CTD Sluggish on take off

I had the same issue with my 97... kinda. Turned up to be a slighty cocked fuel plate as well as valve lash and slightly slipped timing that caused mine to be real sluggish off the line. You may want to check your fuel plate, with vernier calipers, and make sure everthing is perfectly square , It would also be a good idea to get your valves run, if you havent in the last 15-20k miles. maybe this will help ... or maybe I just complicated everything :<br> Good Luck<br> Wheels
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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Re:97 CTD Sluggish on take off

THanks for all the info. When i get this problem sorted out, everybodys gonna know it.
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