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less power and torqe when warmed up

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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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less power and torqe when warmed up

95 dodge 4x4 cummins with 230 plate in it ,.
and big airfilter/
have owned this truck like 4 months and it seems to me that it has less power when its warm. is that all in my head or is there somthing to cause that,
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Have you adjusted the valves yet? If they're too tight, you could be losing some compression as the engine warms up and the components expand. Worst case is a valve could kiss a piston, so it's best to check them. .010 I .020 E

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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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valves been adjusted

about 10 thousand miles ago i should of put that in
just changed the fuel filter so that should be fine .
thanks
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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If the shutdown solenoid is full of crud or the shaft rusted it can drop down a little once it gets hot.
Solution is easy, remove and clean, don't lose any parts, replace the boot if it's rotted out.
Also check that your throttle cable is in good shape and pulling all the way back to the stop when the pedal is floored.
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