Keeping Old Engines Running

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I’ve been working on a 2003 EMD GP38 for a project, and it’s been a real challenge keeping the engine at peak performance. The vibration issues seem to be linked to the fuel delivery system, but isolating the exact cause has been tricky. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of issue? I’d love to swap some diagnostic methods or maintenance tips.

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I had similar issues with an old GP38 a while back. I found that cleaning the fuel filters and checking the fuel injectors made a big difference in performance. Have you checked those yet?

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