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too much cold smoke

Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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too much cold smoke

I recently put in new 190 injectors, I'm getting alot of white smoke during cold starts and warm-up.( -5 deg C mornings, not plugged in, grids working)
Smoke is normal once the engine gains some heat.
Is there a way to adjust things for less cold smoke?
Maybe I should try the block heater.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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White smoke is raw fuel. Its just the nature of a diesel engine. At that temp your bound to get some uglies out the pipe.

That being said, have you advanced your timing? Sometimes that cures your issue...
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Is the KSB working?
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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I would plug the block heater: it makes the truck start instantly, does not belch smoke, doesn't shudder for 5 minutes, and takes less time for the cab heating to warm up. Just don't forget to unplug when you leave...
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by big stinky
White smoke is raw fuel. Its just the nature of a diesel engine. At that temp your bound to get some uglies out the pipe.

That being said, have you advanced your timing? Sometimes that cures your issue...
Originally Posted by Grey Wolf
Is the KSB working?
Both very good suggestions.
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