Originally i replaced the throttle linkage, and did some checks on the break over arm. I got bit pretty hard by a big cam once years ago that had the same jerky symptoms, i changed the injection pump on, and it wasn't the problem, ended up being the throttle linkage.
I know some of the N14 parts are interchangable, however i dont know what, and if its worth the effort. If i am going to get a thousand dollars into building the pump and injectors that i have is it worth buying junk yard engine, and swapping N14 parts into either electric or mechanical.
I bought the truck because i was looking for a classic truck, that i could haul my excavator around on a tag trailer and haul some dirt. I wanted a 350 peterbilt, I Originally am from Port Angeles Wa, in the late 70's, early 80's and have a soft spot for a late 60's pete logger. On the east coast this is a rare truck, and the few that are here, they want alot of money for. So when i came across this 81 Western Star, with a galvanized cab, and a Big Cam 3 i was all in, the cab is short like an early pete, not sure when the cab got taller but a heritage cab is taller than My 4964, and a long tall hood, very similar to an Autocar AF64. It is what i would call a working hobby truck, as most of my work is mechanic work. Not making it parade ready, but reliable cool old truck, if i make a couple bucks with it great.
