isx derate problem

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by m3527, Jan 11, 2013.

  1. m3527

    m3527 Bobtail Member

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    2005 IH 9400 ISX 400 Had water pump leaking so replaced it myself. Also put a new fuel gauge sensor in the fuel tank. I had to uncouple two 3/8" fuel return fittings on top of the fuel tank to get the sensor installed. Anyway...The truck started right up, ran good, let it idle for 20 minutes, then went to drive it and it stalled, started up again, now can't get more that 1500 rpms. Turned it off several times, starts right up, but still nothing over 1500. Truck ran great before. Did I bump something during water pump replacement or is it something to do with the fuel line being disrupted. Thank you for any ideas.
     
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  3. truckmechanic

    truckmechanic Medium Load Member

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    Check engine lite on? Check and make sure coolant level is good
     
  4. m3527

    m3527 Bobtail Member

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    The check engine light has been off and on for 6 months. Never seemed to affect the performance. Just filled the coolant after water pump replacement. Thanks for ideas.
     
  5. Pistol Pete 1

    Pistol Pete 1 Bobtail Member

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    Were both the lines return or was one supply. Reason i ask is make sure lines are tight. If one is supply and it got cracked or is loose it is going suck air. Aerated fuel is bad for diesel engines.
     
  6. m3527

    m3527 Bobtail Member

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    I'm not totally sure what those lines are. They both were just those push in O-ring fittings with the C clip to hold it in. They went into the top of the fuel tank. I think they sealed up good again. Thanks.
     
  7. badger5149

    badger5149 Bobtail Member

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    Does it go over 1500 when driving, some will not rev over 1500 if not moving in gear.
     
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