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580B little black smoke

Silvermopar · 2021-05-01 16:34

I’m getting a little bit of black smoke out the exhaust on my 580b. It’s got the 188 Diesel engine. It’s not obvious from a distance but noticeable from the seat. I don’t notice it until the rpm is over 1000. Does this sound about normal for these engines or should I be checking into it more. Again; it’s not a lot, just enough to notice.

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  1. #1Vetech632021-05-01 18:58

    Is the engine under a load when you see it? Or is it all the time?

  2. #2Silvermopar2021-05-01 19:11

    All the time

  3. #3thepumpguysc2021-05-01 20:46

    Try adjusting the pump to engine timing by turning the inj pump in its slots.. Make a reference mark FIRST.. Tighten the mounting bolts after each adjustment.. DO NOT turn the pump while loose. (Like a distributor)

  4. #4Vetech632021-05-02 08:05

    Is it puffing black smoke or is it full on black smoke?

  5. #5RES2021-05-02 08:06

    Pumpguy, do you mean don't turn while running? I know you are the guy for pump repairs and will get mine if/when it needs it. But how would you turn it if it was tight. I need to check mine too. Just got a 580b, oil was changed religiously but other things were neglected and it puffs a little.

  6. #6thepumpguysc2021-05-02 21:35

    Loosen bolts, turn pump & tighten bolts.. run engine check for improvement. If worse, loosen bolts, turn pump back the other way & retighten bolts..