Understanding the KSB
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Would it matter to leave it disconnected? This particular KSB is mounted remotely. It uses line pressure to go to a port right beside the inlet port for the fuel line. Being it is in a motorhome cold weather starts SHOULD not be a issue. I truly do not understand what the KSB is to do? Thanks for the reply.
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It is not a starting aid - merely a pollution control device to reduce unburnt fuel on cold startup. That being said, on active KSB's, they probably run energized most all the time in cold weather. The timing will help with a little better fuel economy in cold weather, but you would probably not notice it and it won't hurt anything either way.
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Good read here...
Non i/c KSB vs. I/C KSB - Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums
If its the early one that needs power to keep the timing 'normal' you can take power off the fuel solenoid. Its not a good idea to run the extra advance all the time. Double check, but IIRC, warm-up and higher rpm highway use are where the extra advance helps.
Non i/c KSB vs. I/C KSB - Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums
If its the early one that needs power to keep the timing 'normal' you can take power off the fuel solenoid. Its not a good idea to run the extra advance all the time. Double check, but IIRC, warm-up and higher rpm highway use are where the extra advance helps.
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...VE44 and KSB general info... - Bombed Cummins - Modified Cummins Diesel and Cummins Swap forum
This thread talks about the rpm at which the KSB has most effect, and some dyno results...
https://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9l-r...sb-switch.html
Last edited by u2slow; 08-01-2015 at 10:33 AM.