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Forum: TPI
10-22-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,827
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Noisy Injectors

I agree..The noise does come from the regulator.

I also agree that they work great.
Forum: TPI
08-08-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Ticking TPI

They do tick..But most of the noise seems to come from the fuel regulator.
Forum: TPI
04-08-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 797
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Restricted Return Line??

I have an inline pump.. Timing is at 6*btdc. I use 89 octane..The pinging is rare. But when I was able to data log my blms were in the 150's.
Forum: TPI
04-08-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 797
Posted By tpi84stepside

Restricted Return Line??

Would a restricted fuel return line cause a jumpy reading on a fuel pressure gauge? Needle is very jumpy with or without vacuum line hooked up. Pulsates along with the annoyingly loud ticking of the...
Forum: TPI
01-16-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,840
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Hot start issue, 89 IROC L98

Unplug it while the car is running..You'll be able to tell if it's working.
Forum: TPI
09-12-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Junkyard in washington dc

Well Done!
Forum: TPI
08-07-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,703
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Rough Idle problems and unknown sensor.

Sounds like you may have gotten a TBI pump instead of a TPI pump.
Forum: TPI
08-07-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Good Things to replace while intake/fuel rails are off?

Only replace what is broken...When you change to many parts at once it makes it very difficult to diagnose a problem. Many new parts today are junk right out of the box.
Forum: TPI
07-26-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Southbay AFPR

The screw adjustment on top is impossible to get too on the Southbay one..I swapped the scew for a bolt and now have no problems getting to it with an open end wrench...It is one noisy little sucker...
Forum: TPI
05-28-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,576
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator?? w/ pics

Swap the screw for a bolt on the southbay one...No problem at all. But that sucker is very noisy. Clack clack clack...
Forum: TPI
03-18-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,769
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI in '86 C10

Welcome..Great to see another Square with a TPI. Makes a great little truck motor. And looks cool too.
So let me understand this..You are going to use a Fast computer and harness to control the...
Forum: TPI
03-17-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

WTF.....too bad you have to have something that old tested..mine was last tested in 2002
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

I'm really liking this Square thread...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Will that let a lot of rain in?? I was afraid to take mine out.
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

It seems like the heat soak to the mat sensor is a problem after shutting off...with my setup I was reading only about 20* warmer then the outside temperature while cruising with the engine at...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

I like that..You can go to the passenger side too. I have plenty of room on that side with no charcoal cannister. Do you think it makes a big difference compared to an open element in front of the...
Forum: TPI
03-13-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

What's going on there??
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

My truck interior looks like yours..I put the computer and the relays under the dash near where the old computer was..I guess yours could be anywhere...PITA
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

I can hear my relays click when I turn the key on..How about you? are they somwhere that you can hear them?
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Ouch...

Maybe it's just the relay..Or fuse.
Don't they (pumps) usually get weak before they go??
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-25-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 456
Posted By tpi84stepside

Identifying a Mechanical Problem vs. a Tuning Problem

Not sure if this is where I should post this...
With my first data logging session with TunerproRT under my belt, I am trying to understand what I'm looking at and what I'm looking for. I figure...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-23-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TunerproRt..It Works!

If I were to go with a later ECM , I would jump right to an ls...but thats really not an option for me at this time..besides it runs terrific and I really don't have a clue what I'm doing yet with...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-23-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TunerproRt..It Works!

Thanks..I'll look again.
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-23-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TunerproRt..It Works!

Is there a setting somewhere that I need to adjust to stop the data from being so jumpy??

I can't seem to find any information on this problem. This is a 165 ECM. The data never stops but it is...
Forum: TPI
02-22-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,628
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Help, TPI hard to start and runs rough at idle.

TPI's are cool in trucks...
Check to make sure you have 5v at the cts connector.
If you have less, the ecm thinks it's warmer then it really is and doesn't add enough fuel to start...Thats what...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-18-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By tpi84stepside

TunerproRt..It Works!

Freezing cold outside, so I decided to take the plunge and download TunerproRT... Must admit, it is a bit overwhelming.

I have information in the dashboard, But it is a bit erratic. Is this...
Forum: TPI
02-15-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

I have duals and 40's on my pickup..It droned so much it was driving me crazy. Added two resonators in front of the mufflers..Has a nice sound to it now and you can have a conversation in the cab.
...
Forum: TPI
02-14-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,218
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Quick advice on TPI and TB dirty issues

It's weird that unplugging injectors didnt make a noticable difference..I did that to find that I had one injector that was only working intermittantly. At idle it didn't work very well. New bosch...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-04-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,101
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Tips/hint on how to connect via ALDL on 1227165 ECM 6E

Thanks for the advice.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-04-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,101
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Tips/hint on how to connect via ALDL on 1227165 ECM 6E

I was under the impression that you could remove it with winaldl as well..

The last time I attempted to log data it didn't ping under light accelaration like it did this time. Now I'm wondering...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-04-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,101
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Tips/hint on how to connect via ALDL on 1227165 ECM 6E

Can someone explain to me why I can connect instantly every time, but as soon as I remove the 10k resistor the data stops flowing ??? It is really not driveable in ALDL mode. It pings like crazy..
Forum: TPI
01-18-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 56,469
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: tpi fuel pressure

I'm a little thick in the head..lol. Do you have a picture of this set up.
Forum: TPI
01-16-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,820
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Simple Coolant Temp Sensor Question

Doesn't sound like your problem is your CTS then does it...I would go thru the adjustment of the tps and iac again and see what happens. It might just need to be cleaned out. They can build up a lot...
Forum: TPI
01-16-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,820
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Simple Coolant Temp Sensor Question

How does that compare to the temperature on the scanner?
Forum: TPI
01-16-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,820
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Simple Coolant Temp Sensor Question

How about compared to ambient temperature when cold? If it's reading warmer then ambient that could make for hard starts.
Forum: TPI
01-15-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,820
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Simple Coolant Temp Sensor Question

If one of the issues you are talking about is hard starts...Yes. It happened to me but it wasn't the sensor itself. It was the ECM. Everything was reading about 25* too cold. Check the voltage at the...
Forum: TPI
01-15-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

They are there to keep water from going directly into your air intake on the original setup. I plumbed my K&N to a spot directly in front of one on the driver side.
Forum: TPI
01-10-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,283
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

252042

252043

I know it's not too pretty...But I also have a maf sensor to contend with.

This is a 1984 gmc..There is a lot of room in there when you go with an electric fan. There should...
Forum: TPI
12-07-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: shaking at highway speed

I had one bad injector that caused a slight misfire that was hardly noticable until it went into overdrive...shook the whole truck..New injectors solved the problem.
Forum: TPI
11-01-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 52,797
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Fuel pressure regulator making loud ticking?

I can easly move all my injectors...I have no pulsator. I'm kinda afraid to loosen anything.
Maybe I'll get some insulation under the hood.
Forum: TPI
10-13-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Computer Problem?

5 volts at the cts connector..running good.
Forum: TPI
10-12-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Computer Problem?

Replaced the computer with the spare that I have..I'll have to wait until the morning for a cold start. The fan functioned perfectly..I'll try to get a voltage reading off of the cts connector...
Forum: TPI
10-11-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Computer Problem?

Engine has about 5000 miles on it...Runs great. Temp is stable according to the temp gauge, which was always in line with the cts until recently.
Mat sensor always gave a reading when cold which...
Forum: TPI
10-11-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Computer Problem?

So if the voltage at the connector is good..Does that mean that the ground is probably OK?
Electrical is not my strength (I'm a carpenter). I have a spare 165, I think I'll give it a try this...
Forum: TPI
10-10-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Computer Problem?

Last night I had 5 free minutes, so I was able to check the voltage at the connector for the cts. It was at 4.08, key on motor not running. That is almost 20% lower then the 5 volts afremont...
Forum: TPI
10-07-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Computer Problem?

Thanks guys..I'll start with the connector voltage and then the sensor.
If they check out then I will check the ECM ground ground wire.
Forum: TPI
10-07-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Computer Problem?

" outside the sensors " meaning the wiring or the computer?
The harness is 1 year old and all sensors and computer are new.
Looks like its time to replace my smashed multimeter..
Forum: TPI
10-07-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By tpi84stepside

Computer Problem?

Cts and mat read 89* in the garage at 58*. The engine is very difficult to start.
After about 2 minutes the temperature is at 200*. Mat sensor reads over100*.
Ther is no way it can be that hot that...
Forum: TPI
10-07-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 52,797
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Fuel pressure regulator making loud ticking?

I have the same issue with the same products...it sounds like the injectors and the regulator. You can only hear it with the hood opened. So I guess I can live with it.
I put a bolt in place of the...
Forum: TPI
10-01-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,176
Posted By tpi84stepside

Re: Very Hard cold Start After New Injectos Etc.

The engine runs so much better that I do not want to change the injectors.
I have 2 ecm's both do the same thing...coolant temp reading is very close to gauge reading..I'm thinking maybe it's the...
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