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Apr 17, 2013 | 10:04 PM

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sputtering 12v

Got a stock 12v 1997..starts and idles fine has a slight sputter from idle-1100 rpm or so when you press the fuel and puffs black smoke imediately...puff just a little blueish white smoke when you let off the fuel???

Apr 19, 2013 | 09:30 AM

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anyone?

Apr 19, 2013 | 09:53 AM

Bigg Redd

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Im thinking you may have an injector crapping out.

Apr 20, 2013 | 07:23 AM

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is there a way i can test the injectors

Apr 20, 2013 | 07:51 AM

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Start small.. try changing out your filters before you go pulling injectors, injectors have to go to a shop to have'em pop tested..

Apr 23, 2013 | 08:02 AM

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thanks but i went ahead and sold the engine,truck was wrecked and the intercooler tubes were all bent up.The buyer seemed to think that was the problem