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Old 11-21-2008, 05:54 AM   #119 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RH77 View Post
I used to do something similar with an E-350 Navistar 7.3L Diesel (non-turbo). Mash the go-pedal and poof. The offensive smell also worked. Another good one -- the tailpipe was discharged to the right. Meet up at a light? Windows down? Force start in second (auto) and the offenders cabin was easily dosed with a breathing treatment.
Yup, eco-driving a diesel is great for accumulating some soot for deploying at a suitable time...
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