Little big mack Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I don't know where to start new to this stuff. Majority of the time truck won't build over 22 to 25 pounds of boost. Sounds like the waste gate is sticking open. I used to have 35 psi. Ive had fault code 4-5 pop up on the lighting bolt. Mack told me it was my turbo speed senor replaced it. Ran good for about 2 days and back to tail between its legs. Turbo is fairly new. Motor was rebuilt about 80000mi ago. I've replaced fuel pump, number 1 unit pump, and had them do a ride along loaded with logs and can't figure anything out. Fuel pressure was between 80 to 90 I believe if I'm not mistaken. Need help with problem. Also could it be the VGT air solenoid located on driver side of motor? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48314-lack-of-power/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 does it have a waste gate ??????? if a turbo diesel motor doesnt make boost there is really on three reasons turbo is stuffed lack of fuel (you need the fuel to make the boost) or lack of air (air cleaner blocked or a leak in the air system and the compressed air is leaking out) it really is that simple would be surprised if it has a waste gate at all I have never noticed a waste gate on large diesel turbo motors If you can hear air escaping as the boost builds that would be a pretty good indication of a leak somewhere I would think Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48314-lack-of-power/#findComment-357964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Welcome to big Mack trucks. There are lots of guys here who will hopefully help you out. We have had new turbos on cummins and cat which needed the wastegate adjusted. They will tell you it's within spec but the range can be quite wide. Anyway, best of luck with it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48314-lack-of-power/#findComment-357966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 You should have around 33 psi boost , check air filter, check muffler for broken baffle. pressure test entire intake system , not just the after cooler. Also a big over looked part is the boost pressure relief valve on top of the intake manifold. Ill attach pictures of what it looks like soon . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48314-lack-of-power/#findComment-358012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Location of boost relief valve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48314-lack-of-power/#findComment-358015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Remove it and see if i the end of the valve unscrewing its self and causing it to dump boost Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48314-lack-of-power/#findComment-358016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little big mack Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Alright I'll check it out mack pro thank you and get back to you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48314-lack-of-power/#findComment-358057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little big mack Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Also there is no muffler just straight pipe Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48314-lack-of-power/#findComment-358058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 as mentioned before test the charge air cooler and all related components Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48314-lack-of-power/#findComment-358065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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