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Old 12-19-2012, 01:37 PM
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i have a 94 12 valave cummins with 90 hp injectors pump is turned up and tuned however my truck has been real sluggish lately and i really have to try to push the pedal through the floor to get any power out of it. just wondering if anyone had an idea what could be wrong???
 
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Old 12-19-2012, 03:41 PM
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check to make sure its not starving for fuel first. fuel line blockage and check your fuel filter.
 
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Old 12-20-2012, 12:21 AM
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i changed fuel filter still same problem whats best way to check lines i was going to just disconnect them and blow air compressor threw them is that ok or a bad idea??? and thanks for your comment
 
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Boost leak maybe?
 
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Old 12-23-2012, 07:26 AM
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I just had the same problem the fuel shutdown solenoid wasn't holding open enough. I going to cable it just needs some fine tuning
 
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