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On 30 Oct 2005 04:42:03 -0800, wrote:

the above is an old lady and very difficult to start. compression ok,
new injector and injector pump, replaced diesal fuel. will start by use
of easy start and there after tick over ok. lots of smoke and carbon or
oily discharge when run at full revs.

any ideas.

have already had the suggestion of the exhaust being partially blocked
but have not taken this futher.

It seems that the engine is not breathing well, so the combustion is
fuel rich.

Brian Whatcott Altus OK