590 Power Upgrades?

[cgraham1]

I am not too impressed with the power (lack of power) of the Cummins in my 590. This thing just seems so sluggish! I've found many power upgrades for the 4bt, such as injectors and fuel pin. Is there a good reason not to do this? Is it just about fuel economy? Would the rest of the drivetrain hold up to an extra 20hp? :beatsme I just don't think I should have to shift down to first to go up a slight incline. Thanks!

 

[hammerdwn20]

how long have you had the machine? sounds more like fuel/turbo or drivetrain problem. you should have no problem powering around in any of the gears. Our old 580e climbs inclines in 3rd and 4th gear no problem when roading even from a stop with over 6000hrs

 

[Bartlanz]

I know my 580k will climb no issue in 1 & 2... 3 & 4 are for roading near as i can tell, they seem to slip alot... major hills are out of the q in 3 or 4

 

[drifter590sl]

something is realy is not right. you ever set your valves ..also run howes lubricator diesel fuel treatment..sounds like your injector pump and injectors are getting gummed up common thing .use lot of howes at first takes abit to clean everything .use each fill up

 

[ditchdiggerjcf]

590 super L should not be having any probs like that. Let your mechanic look it over.