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Silverado58k · 07-02-2017, 12:32 PM

I have a 1999 isb275 hp Cummings in a Fleetwood Discovery 37'. The engine has a Banks Powerpac on it. It is sluggish for the first 10 seconds at full throttle. It takes 20 seconds to get to 45 mph. I don't think this is normal, but I am new to Rvs and diesels. Once boost starts to build, maximum 28 lbs and 700 egt. Banks no longer services the computer. I'm at a loss as to how to get a quicker takeoff speed. I'm considering removing the banks, but not sure what my options are. Any suggestions?

DD788Snipe · 07-02-2017, 11:45 PM

Have your turbo checked. Could be a faulty waste gate. Just a guess.

OLYLEN · 07-03-2017, 10:20 AM

Check the intake and boost air system. Most likely a leak. Or maybe exhaust brake needs lube. If it eventually gets the boost sounds like it needs to over run a leak.

LEN

Silverado58k · 07-04-2017, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DD788Snipe

Have your turbo checked. Could be a faulty waste gate. Just a guess.

I had the turbo rebuilt by Arkansas Turbo. The wastegate has a banks bighead actuator. I'm pretty sure the wastegate is clamped shut.

Silverado58k · 07-04-2017, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by OLYLEN

Check the intake and boost air system. Most likely a leak. Or maybe exhaust brake needs lube. If it eventually gets the boost sounds like it needs to over run a leak.

LEN

I replaced a rubbed hose and the oring gasket on the pressure side of the boost. I'm 99 percent sure there's no leaks, but your not the first person to say it may have a leak.

4Fingers · 07-04-2017, 08:13 AM

I really don't think getting to 45mph in 60 seconds is real slow.
The first thing to do if you have low power is to change your fuel filters. If you get a bad tank of fuel they may have to be changed more than once.
Do you have a fuel pressure gauge?
Your MH is a 1999 model so you probably have a "CAPS" injection system. Loss of fuel or low pressure will cause major problems if not fixed quickly. Look for a thread called "Repeating CAPS failures-need help" in the Cummins engine forum. There is a lot of information in that post.

Silverado58k · 07-05-2017, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Fingers

I really don't think getting to 45mph in 60 seconds is real slow.
The first thing to do if you have low power is to change your fuel filters. If you get a bad tank of fuel they may have to be changed more than once.
Do you have a fuel pressure gauge?
Your MH is a 1999 model so you probably have a "CAPS" injection system. Loss of fuel or low pressure will cause major problems if not fixed quickly. Look for a thread called "Repeating CAPS failures-need help" in the Cummins engine forum. There is a lot of information in that post.

I just changed all the fuel filters and oil filter. My problem is low boost on takeoff. Maximum boost is 28 lbs. and maximum exhaust gas temperature is 700 degrees. Never any black smoke on takeoff. I'm told I'm not getting enough fuel, but not sure where to take my coach. Anyone have experience with a Banks Powerpac System?