440ICD sparks from exhaust

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440ICD sparks from exhaust

Post by Lavoy » Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:07 pm

Finally got to drive the new diesel around in the snow, no blade or anything, but just couldn't resist. Seemed to blow a lot of sparks out of the muffler once in a while, not sure if this is some unburned fuel or what, anyone else have this happen?
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Post by DukeofDeere » Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:14 pm

Only from the steam engine. :shock:

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Post by steamfitter99 » Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:14 pm

Unburned fuel that ends up as soot will come out as sparks, impressive at night for sure. Both of mine do it if they are left to idle for long periods. Tom

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Post by Lavoy » Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:08 pm

There was a little bit of slobber, so I wonder if there was some unburnt fuel in the muffler. Sooner or later I am going to put it on the dyno and let it howl for a while, and then see if it still has any slobber. Kind of thinking about putting injectors in it.
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Post by pop pop » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:04 am

i got a dog like that! just figured the slobbering was a sign of love!
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Post by Lavoy » Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:09 pm

You know, never thought of it that way. :lol:
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