smitheb
05-24-2004, 05:51
I just returned from a 4,000 mile trip from ME as far west as Kansas City, then back via Smokey Mts of NC. I thought my pressure bleeding the pre OE MF had solved my stalling problem but after 1,000 miles I began to get stalls after long stops. At 3,000 miles I could no longer prime with the OE primer so ended up cutting the line and by-passing the MF which solved the problem. It seems our desire to obtain additional fuel filtering has escalated into a major redesign of the fuel system. The CA emission kit forced me to install the MF prior to the OE filter and this probably adds to the problem. I think I will try the by-pass orifice next.
I managed to average 12.8 mpg for the entire 4039 miles towing my 8500 pound 5th-wheel trailer. The average cost of fuel was $1.69/gal which was running almost 25-cents cheaper than regular gas. Truck ran great and the Allison is a real winner.
I managed to average 12.8 mpg for the entire 4039 miles towing my 8500 pound 5th-wheel trailer. The average cost of fuel was $1.69/gal which was running almost 25-cents cheaper than regular gas. Truck ran great and the Allison is a real winner.