Just Got my self a 379 Pete with some issues HELP PLEASE NEW GUY HERE

Ok here is what I have going on I have a 1999 pete 379 with cat 3406e engine in it with a 13sp eaton. I have couple of questions.

The Sticker on the motor says it's a 475 CAT how would I verify that it's really a 475hp truck.

The engine was supposedly rebuilt less then 1500 miles ago, the guy had the paper work for it. With all the maintenance records.

First

What temp does it usually should run when driving. Right now it's running at 195-200 range when I am climbing a 6% grade it's running at 205+- 3-4 degrees with fan on. Mind you this is in 7 degree temp's going up grapevine. This is in 5 gear +half going 25mph. With rpm's at 1650-1750 range. If thats too much... how do I bring it down and what could be causing it

What speed do you guys climb a 6% grade... I am fully loaded with 9 cars with a weigh in at 78+ pounds. Whats considered normal, my buddies pete can do that hill at 35+ with 9th gear he supposedly has a c15 500hp with the same load.

What should be the turbo boost pressure I have a manifold gauge. When climbing a 6% grade. Whats should be the pyro reading.


Second

Where can I test the output of the engine in fontana ca area. Is there are any shops that have a dyno for these things. And be able to tune this engine. And where I can get a oil analysis done in fontana area.

Third

I am having fuel leveling problems... the fuel draws from the left tank faster then the right tank. Even tho the right tank is smaller. I've checked the vents and the gas cap seems to be ok. Any other ideas on what it could be. I've also replaced the return splitter the one that sits next to the tranny.

Forth

Where can I get the drain valve from the water/fuel separator.... mine was leaking air into the fuel. The stealership wants to sell me the whole cup that sits below the filter/separator assembly. All I need is the drain valve. The brand is racor.


Fifth

When I start the engine there is a bit of smoke that comes out... it's white/grey/blueish in color.... but it's only on the first start of the day after it's been sitting for a couple of hours or over night. What could that be.

Since it's been rebuilt I don't think it should do that. Unless ?

Sixth

I can't seem to turn the heater inside... I checked the valves they all seem to be open, and I feel the pressure inside the hoses going to the cab, and from the cab. The heat works fine when I first start the engine and let it warm up to 150+... later in the day it seems to stop. When the temp reads 195+200 range there is no more heat coming from the heater.


Thank you guys so much. I am new so if I asked some stupid things sorry, but I did the usual google and stuff and could not come up with anything reliable. Thank you again.

 

is that actuator electric or vacum pressure activated ?