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So far I'm pretty happy with the power and acceleration. Where I live in Indiana there aren't many hills either. Yes, I should've put 99.8% done! That's funny!

I'm sorry I should've done this a long time ago. Finally finished my 1983 shortbed. It was originally sold in California and then I got it from a guy in South East Minnesota for $500 in 2017. Started on the total restoration about 3 years ago. I actually bought 2 other scrap pups for spare parts. It...

It intermittently cranks slow like it's in a bind. It never clicks, it acts like the problem is in the motor. Is't this a gear reduction starter?

Hello! I need a starter for my 83" diesel. Can you still get the OE starter which I think is Denso? I see there are a few choices for reman and new starters on Rock Auto. Does anyone have a certain brand that they have had luck with? I'd prefer new over reman. Thanks!!

Believe it or not we had the correct adapter and I checked the IP timing @ .35mm 15 deg BTDC. According to the book it should be .5mm. I assume this is because it's a CARB engine. I'll reset it to the federal spec of .5mm and see what happens. Has anyone experimented setting it at .55mm or .6mm?

I work at a Caterpillar diesel and we have a multitude of fuel system tools and dial indicators. I'll see if we have the correct adapter. Thank you so much!!

I'll have to read in my service manual how to adjust the timing. Are there any special tools required?

I really appretiate the input here! I would like to get this figured out before I put the bed and cab back on. One other thing I forgot to mention is that this truck is a CARB engine or one that had an EGR manifold. Is this fuel system choked down?

Hello! I'm in the process of completely restoring a 1983 4X4 pup 2.2 diesel w/ 4 speed manual transmission. Before I put the body back on the frame I'd like to get the perfect engine RPM for highway driving. It has a 3.42 rear gear ratio from an 1987 gasser. I don't have the front driveshaft install...

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I'd love to but I don't think you want to wait that long!!!

Hello!! I am a Leadman in a Caterpillar dealer heavy equipment shop with 35 years of experience. I have a wide range of technical skills specializing in diesel engines. I have an 83" Isuzu Pup diesel (currently in pieces) and I'm restoring it. About 15 years ago I had an 82' Pup diesel and I so...