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Forum: Brakes
09-21-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 133,365
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

I can confirm that the Grainger 1NCF2 is in fact a direct swap-in replacement for the 82-84 cast iron CV's. There is a noticeable stiffness difference between the stock disk/drum spring and this new...
Forum: Electronics
06-25-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

The pickup coil triggers the coil to fire. If it is bad, the coil will never fire. The harness from the module to the coil could also be bad.
Forum: Electronics
06-19-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

Is this IROC a TPI or TBI car?
Forum: TPI
06-17-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,427
Posted By x11nt4

Re: rpms drop randomly when accelerating heavy

Hey, glad to hear you are making some progress there.

I just remembered something I had read when I did a TPI swap, since this is an 87 I assume it is still a MAF sensor instead of MAP? If it...
Forum: Electronics
06-16-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

Ya, I think at this point from what you are describing, that would be the going theory here. Usually power locks to have a relay, again without having either feature on mine I can't say in the...
Forum: Electronics
06-16-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

I can't say for certain, since my fbird does not have this option, or even a provision for it. I have not seen this on the cars I have gone through in the j/y So my answer is purely a guess, based...
Forum: Electronics
06-16-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

Does your hatch have a power lock?
Forum: Electronics
06-16-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

Glad you figured it out

I should have asked if, when you stated that you had replaced the "H.E.I" that had meant the coil. I had made that assumption and assumptions are like *******s, everyone...
Forum: Electronics
06-15-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

No, you think? geesh. Pointless comments are not going to help this person.
Forum: Electronics
06-15-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

Ya, well that assumes the switch is not gummed up with 20+ years of oil sludge and is not sticking. Also assuming there is not some creative wiring bypassing the relay.
Forum: Electronics
06-15-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

Not necessarily, remember there is a oil pressure switch on the side of the engine above the filter that also feeds power to the pump. IF he is cranking on it long enough, he will build oil...
Forum: Electronics
06-15-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

On my TPI, the fuel pumps relay clicks on and runs the pump for approx. 2-3 seconds once the key is put to "on" then shuts off till the computer "sees" a tach signal from the distributor.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-14-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By x11nt4

Re: v8 gauge cluster with tach trade for v6 cluster

OK, I have you answer, I did some research and found a post on here which gave me a point to try and it worked. So here you go!

On the circuit board of the tach, there is a white IC with 2...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-14-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By x11nt4

Re: v8 gauge cluster with tach trade for v6 cluster

I found this post, and this explains what the values are. The tach in question is similar as what I have now. Have to look around some more but perhaps this will help
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Forum: Electronics
06-14-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

To save yourself some time, you do not have to drop the distributor into the engine to test if it fires the coil. Just ground the base, and connect the 2 cables to the module, turn the key on, and...
Forum: Electronics
06-14-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

Ya this must be a distributor that was replaced at some time with the style, probably a J/Y special or perhaps the parts store sold the P/O the wrong style. In any case, The part you too out would...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-14-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By x11nt4

Re: v8 gauge cluster with tach trade for v6 cluster

A pack of resistors at radio shack are probably under $2. I was thinking of buying some push-in terminals so that I could solder those into the tach, then just push a resistor in. If it was off...
Forum: Electronics
06-14-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

BTW, have to looked at the cable to the starter? I once had an issue on my 74 camaro that the battery cable had come in contact with the header and the insulation melted down to the wire. It did...
Forum: Electronics
06-14-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

Ya I have a sony in mine also, but I do not have any amps right now so that should still be fairly low. Just from what you are describing the draw acts as if you left your lights on all day ya...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-14-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By x11nt4

Re: v8 gauge cluster with tach trade for v6 cluster

Actually, scratch that idea, I am going to look at my tach and find this resistor. From what I have read, the resistance value for the V8 tach is 200k. My guess at this point is the V6 is 150k...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-14-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By x11nt4

Re: v8 gauge cluster with tach trade for v6 cluster

You know what? I was having a major brain fart. :doh: I could really smack myself sometimes. I have a firebird, not a camaro. I was thinking this was a Fbird car. IDK if the tachs are internally...
Forum: Electronics
06-14-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

The fuel pump should be going to the relay on the firewall/driver side, and is cycled by the computer. That is an interesting find, makes me wonder what other shotty half-assd electrical work was...
Forum: Electronics
06-14-2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By x11nt4

Re: 85 fuse block to 86. Can I?

I have pulled out camaro and bird dashes and they both are basically the same. The main screws that hold it in are up under the dash pad along the firewall, some along the bottom on both sides. Will...
Forum: Electronics
06-14-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By x11nt4

Re: 85 fuse block to 86. Can I?

I have an 83 bird that was a gutless 2.8. I built up a 305 and a year later swapped over to TPI. This required me to add the engine ecu harness and the computer, and to change out the dash harness....
Forum: Electronics
06-14-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

Could you post a picture of the whole distributor and a picture showing the insides where the rotor is?

This might be an aftermarket performance distributor. I looked up the pickup and it...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

I had one last thought for the night. Perhaps this is a stupid thought, but have you thought to check your headlights were not on even when they are retracted? It's possible they are staying lit...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

I was thinking too, perhaps that light, if you had to remove it perhaps it got buried behind the cover some where and is on and you just can't see it? Also I was wondering if you have power locks?...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 10:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

Is there a thin metal wheel with tiny little holes that this fits into?
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

You say you fixed the hatch motor... You know, you might want to go in and unplug that motor just to see what happens.

As far as the computer goes, yes it is a grounding problem, but that is not...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,427
Posted By x11nt4

Re: rpms drop randomly when accelerating heavy

I had another thought too that the fuel filter might be plugged. I would think he would have swapped out the pump and the filter but I kinda bet he did not. I would bet this was a 2.8 MPFI car...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

Does the car not run at all? If the ECU is fried then it would not run at all.

It is normal for chargers to go on and off, that is how they maintain a trickle charge to the bat. 1-2 min is not...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,427
Posted By x11nt4

Re: rpms drop randomly when accelerating heavy

My first thought would be that you have a dead spot in the TPS at WOT. Not uncommon for dead spots. The TPS is the same on all TBI and TPI cars from that era, V8 or V6. I would check it with an...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Need Sending Unit Help

Boy I hope I can remember, I had a 2.8 V6 in my bird before I built a 305 with TPI for it. I know the color of the temp wire is green and I think it ran on the driver side into the head.
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,262
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Interior lights with door open

I have the same problem on my 74 camaro, in my case the switch is slightly damaged and as such the spring inside has lost most of its pressure. If I pull the pin out, it works, but close the door...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Yellow wire hooked up into fuse??

Sounds like someones quick way to supply power to a radio or other aftermarket device ( perhaps an aftermarket fan that was added at some point? ). I am quite sure that is not factory.
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,989
Posted By x11nt4

Re: going to carb, what wires to remove?

Is this a manual GTA or auto with a 700-R4 and will you be reusing the transmission?

If it is a 700-R4 you will lose your lockup to the converter by removing the ECU. Would need a lockup kit to...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,441
Posted By x11nt4

Re: dead short somewhere?

I used an 87 TPI harness for my swap so my info may help as far as fuseable links go, but it seems like there was a couple that came from the back of the alt. These I cut out and put real fuses in...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,485
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Dash lights wont turn on after sterio installation

I am not sure about an 89 T/A, my experience has been with 87 and older GM harnesses, but the only direct connection to the dash lights from the radio would be a wire that turns on the internal bulb...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By x11nt4

Re: 85 fuse block to 86. Can I?

I would use the whole dash harness from the 85 in the 86, splicing wires causes gremlins in the electrical if not done right, with solder and heat shrinking every splice. Plus it looks bad. Just...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,556
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car turns but does not get a spark

Repair manuals generally say to check the resistance of the pickup coil. I would have to look it up to see what the exact specifications are and what the testing points are. But I think if the coil...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By x11nt4

Re: what connector is this and what does it do

Ya that could be a connector to another smaller harness that runs into the console, for the reverse lights. Wiring diagram would be the best way to make sure what it is for.
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,382
Posted By x11nt4

Re: 84 Trans am wiring glitches? help please!

If the flasher swap does not fix the problem, I think if it was me, the first thing would be to pull a wiring diagram of the dash harness, find the grounds /pin out connectors that go to the cluster,...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,382
Posted By x11nt4

Re: 84 Trans am wiring glitches? help please!

Yes, I had similar experience with clusters if the ground to the cluster was not connected, one of the signals on the cluster would come on bright if i either had the brake on, or the park lights on....
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-13-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By x11nt4

Re: v8 gauge cluster with tach trade for v6 cluster

I have both clusters out right now. The resistor fix I was going to do to one of my V6 tachs till I found your post. Both tachs work and sweep smoothly, I can't vouch for their accuracy since they...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-13-2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By x11nt4

Re: v8 gauge cluster with tach trade for v6 cluster

You still looking to trade? I have 2 V6 clusters and need the V8
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 12:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,382
Posted By x11nt4

Re: 84 Trans am wiring glitches? help please!

You can replace the main flasher with the hazard flasher as a test, assuming the hazard still works too. I still think you have a ground problem to the cluster. If both clusters light up the same,...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,553
Posted By x11nt4

Re: alternator amps matter?

New alternators should always be broken in. This is cause of the brushes inside are new. If you push that alt to hard out of the box, the brushes will overheat and the commutator will get damaged =...
Forum: Electronics
06-12-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,066
Posted By x11nt4

Re: windshield wipers?

I had the same issue while tracing the wiring out to my wipers cause I did a harness swap and the wiper wires were not in the same place on the connector. In my case, it was caused by the solenoid...
Forum: Electronics
06-12-2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By x11nt4

Re: what connector is this and what does it do

I believe the connector in the first picture provides power to the fuel injectors, specifically the 2 pink wires are + feed to the injectors. I am not sure (been 2 years since I swapped everything to...
Forum: Electronics
06-12-2011, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By x11nt4

Re: Car Has Sat For 2 Years, Now 2 Gauges Don't Work (Help)

The temp switch for the gauge is usually located on the driver side cylinder head. In my case (83 bird) the wire is green. If you ground the wire the gauge should read at it's max. The temp switch...
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