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Old 04-13-2009, 05:34 PM
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How much is too much...

when it comes to timing and towing? Last summer i only made 1 short trip after i pushed my pump to the head and am a little concerned about making longer trips with the way my truck is set up now. I am only pulling my travel trailer which weighs about 6500 pounds.

should i retard the timing a little?
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Now that you can actually put some load on the engine I'd suggest dropping it back the 1/8" for towing.
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Ok, will do. I think I will have to turn the fuel screw out to compensate for the higher egts
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Off topic question. Say you got mods like zach doees.

When your pullin 6500# up a slight grade is it ok to ride on the W/M (if have it) to lower egt's? or will it hurt somthing
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Yea it would be fine to be spraying while hauling a load depending on how you have it set up.
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