14liter detroit runs bad most of the time

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  1. little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

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    think it may be sticking injectors if i add cleaner seams to run alot better
     
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  3. swaan

    swaan Road Train Member

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    Well there you go!
    Sounds like you nailed it down.
    Overdose in howes meaner cleaner. Seems to work good that stuff
     
  4. little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

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    #2 an #4 injectors were weak
     
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  5. juvher

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    Are you checking for codes with a reader or lap top? These engines have V-pods that control the turbo when these pods go bad they are intermittent & cause the turbo to kick in & out. They are located at the bottom right rear of the engine block
     
  6. little cat 500

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    mine don't have a vpod or any of the egr crap its deleted
     
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