Hello.
First post on here. Awsome site love all the help. A few months ago I got an 84 extra cab with a 2L diesel in it. Ive always loved diesels, had a power stroke and ran equipment, but I wanted a trail rig. Found my current truck and Im just starting some work on it. It came with a 3 inch crappy rough country lift and Maxxis 31s. Its my daily driver but I don't have to drive far, only a few miles. So eventually Id like to go wild with it. My first upgragde needs to be the engine... its non turbo and only has about 50 hp. It runs great, starts right up, sounds good, but its just incredibly weak. And it smokes all the time. I know diesles smoke alot when under load or heavy throttle but this one smokes constantly. Even at a steady throttle, any RPM, it smokes. Im thinking injector or timing issue? It has a cold air intake and its breathing freeley and a good exhuast without restriction. Any ideas? Im looking for a turbo cause I would like to keep the diesel. After that I'll progress to suspension... lockers.. gears everything. Anyone have any engine advice? Thanks. After I get some more posts Ill post pictures.