I have an 87 f-250 6.9L/turbo which is after market.smokes really bad and was wanting to know how to adjust it or if I should adjust it. thanks

 

welcome to db when you say it smokes is it white black what do have a loss of power ect let me know

 

cummins,no loss of power and the smoke is black.strong running truck just smokes black on take off.wanted to turn it down a little.the turbo is an ats model .thanks

 

black is okay but if you want it gone is it a wastegated turbo

 

sorry bro,but this is my first diesel.what is wastegated? thanks

 

It's to reduce boost pressure by opening a valve, letting it blow off into the exhaust. It helps keep from blowing a head gasket from excess boost.

 

If you have a wastegated turbo, there will be a round housing containing a diaphram on your turbo with a rod connected to a lever on the exhaust side of your turbo. If you read the sticky at the top of this forum, it will give you detailed instructions on how to adjust your pump.

 

does the smoke continue when up to speed, or does it fade off? it there is a nice puff when you first start out, i would say it is the non wastegated one. possibly there is a restriction on the intake side, or how old is your fuel system(injectors, injection pump)

 

just got it on a trade.don't know anything about its history other than its a cold starting and runs great when warmed up. it smokes black when warmed up upon giving it throttle.

 

I say if there is no power loss , the more black the better! roll that coal