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Forum: Carburetors
07-19-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,747
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: 86 EGR solenoid replacement

so i went with the Standard Motor VS25 solenoid and the LT1 connector installed on the car. the engine still runs like before. i still have to take her on a trip to see if it fixed the SES 53 code. i...
Forum: Carburetors
07-13-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,747
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: 86 EGR solenoid replacement

well got the solenoid and applied 12v no audible click heard. even tried blowing through and couldnt. i have the shiny metal nipple going to EGR and the bottom one going to vacuum source
Forum: Carburetors
07-13-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,747
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: 86 EGR solenoid replacement

all that link does is take me to an image of the company. these stupid image hosting companies

ill pull the solenoid and see if i can get it to open with 12v
Forum: Carburetors
07-13-2019, 06:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,747
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: 86 EGR solenoid replacement

would a 9v battery work? i read on another thread someone used that to test a solenoid
Forum: Carburetors
07-12-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,747
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: 86 EGR solenoid replacement

no i didnt test it i just thought it was bad since the code was for over voltage or weak vacuum. do i just apply 12v and listen for a click and try to blow through? im assuming when 12v is applied...
Forum: Carburetors
07-12-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,747
Posted By 87tunedport

86 EGR solenoid replacement

figured i would post here to get more input from the carb guys. im troubleshooting a code 53 on my car. i verified the vacuum source so im turning to the EGR solenoid. i have searched for 3 days to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: code 53 on 86 LG4

i was searching for a replacement solenoid and ran across this thread
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/556850-idea-replacement-egr-solenoid.html

since the solenoids are discontinued another...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

its been a couple years since i updated this thread but im happy to report the engine is still running like a top. no rich smell, no stumble or low rpm. engine runs great and she drive like she...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: code 53 on 86 LG4

i know my EGR valve itself does not actually work since last year when i removed it and applied vacuum the pintle did not move, but the ECM does not moniter the function of the valve just if the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-08-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By 87tunedport

code 53 on 86 LG4

i was out cruising and got an SES light it turns off when i shut the engine off so i didn't think much of it until it happened again. once again it turned off when i shot the engine off so i pulled...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

i know this thread is rather old but its getting close to a year now and i figured with all you guys helping i wanted to update you all. the carburetor is still running good.

here is a video of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

Got the repair kit installed though i had to go out and buy a tube of the Loc-tite but no biggie. Got the MCS torqued down and carb back together.

The cam for fast idle was not engaging on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

so i decided to take the carb apart and discovered the problem. the lean stop screw was threaded into the bore wrong (some idiot installed it on an angle) the threads were stripped so bad it would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

i was able to acquire another remanfactured carburetor pretty cheap throughh someone who has a Z28. i thought could always use a spare carburetor i checked the internals and it looks the factory...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

yes but i think it seized. it does nothing
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2017, 06:52 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

this is what it is at

the choke plate is also fully open at warm
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-03-2017, 06:59 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

thanks i might be able to use that

any idea why the car is hard to restart after shutting off for like 10 minutes?

i can cold start normally now, but driving home, shutting off and go to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

thanks for the sample, mine has been removed before i got the car so im gonna print that out and attach it to the car
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

this is where i moved the choke thermostat to. car fired right up and i set fast idle to 1800 really got scared turning to 2200, 1800 seemed pretty fast and loud

im noticing the fast idle speed...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

the choke plate is fully shut before starting the engine. i even checked the spring tension on the plate and it was good

the vacuum break is working like it should and upon startup it opens the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

ok so i turned the choke cover counter clockwise all the way and attempted to start the engine but i think it was too rich cause the engine would not start then she backfired once, gas smell around...
Forum: Carburetors
09-26-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,397
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: Quadrajet CCC carb choke set up

Anyone?....
Forum: Carburetors
09-24-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,397
Posted By 87tunedport

Quadrajet CCC carb choke set up

Figured i would make a thread in the carburetor section, i was having major running rich and poor perfomance problems so doing some reading, i learned how to properly set up the internals of my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

This is how the carburetor is currently. What is the factory speed for the fast idle?

I can say for sure the choke light goes on KOEO but goes out once i start engine
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

Well it seems another problem has cropped up with the carburetor, when im cold starting the car and engage the choke the car runs fine in high idle, but after 40 seconds i tap the gas to turn off the...
Forum: Brakes
09-02-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: drum brake squeal

problem solved :o :o :thumbsup:
Forum: Brakes
09-02-2017, 02:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By 87tunedport

drum brake squeal

Im running out of ideas here and getting rather frustrated dealing with these drum brakes that wont stop squealing. I replaced whe wheel cylinders because i noticed some leakage. I noticed the shoes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

ok guys i have spent the past week looking for the wire and i cannot find it. i pulled all the looms back and the only cut wires i could find is right in front of the passenger valve cover where all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2017, 12:50 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

so good news, the previous owner of the car and i are still in communication and i was able to get the idle stop solenoid he took off.

i was searching where the wire goes but everytime i get close...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

Just leave it as it is?

I appreciate all the help you guys gave me, saved me the trouble of buying a new carburetor
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

yesterday i installed the new o2 sensor, that 2500 tool kit had a socket to remove it making life so easy. man i love that tool kit :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX7vCrUJ7Ls&feature=youtu.be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

Well i finall got the dwell meter, now im just waiting for a good day to bring her home. Its been raining here non stop and the roads are flooding
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

thanks for the help so far guys you guys are awesome. Im learning alot about this

Probably not carb related but problem still exists after car sits for 20 minutes theres is hard start. Then idles...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/O2-Oxygen-Sensor-New-Driver-Passenger-UPSTREAM-Chevy-Driver-or-Passenger-Side/322518350446?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

just placed an order...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

i would like to replace the o2 just as good measure since i have no history on the car.

does it just use the same o2 as a Tuned Port engine? if not do you have a part number?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2017, 02:14 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

No my SES bulb works, i just meant i have no codes KOEO (key on engine off) except for tbe code 12. i was asking if GMs OBD was like Fords and you can do a KOER (key on engine running) to check...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2017, 12:25 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

Would a faulty O2 cause a problem? It could be working but giving back faulsr data?

I know i have to be in closed loop to adjust dwell but i thought i could still use idle mixture screws to affect...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2017, 12:20 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

I have no SES light, does this system do KOER tests like Ford OBD? I ran test with KOEO and got nothing
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2017, 10:06 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

In other words i need the expensive scanner that can show live data?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

I made all the internal adjustments using the Thexton tools what adjustments do yoy recommend i make? Im guessing something with IAB?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2017, 02:59 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

You say that like i may be looking at a new carburetor?

Is there anything from the rebuild kit i can use on the carb to fix that problem? or something i can adjust? what causes that problem?
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

Well the car is not rich anymore, or its not noticable. I turned both mixture screws all the way in and motor still ran smooth

Hopefully the dwell meter will come tomorrow so i can adjust it and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

No i dont quite follow. Do you mean resetting the mixture screws back to 3.5 turns and turning the rich/lean stops?

Turning the mixture screws all the way in will stall the engine correct? If not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

Well i got the carburetor installed and shes running again. No more low idle but still rich so ill get my dwell meter on there and fine tune it. And set TPS, question, do i use OHM or DCV when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

Yep had that article out while i was doing it
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

first pic shows plunger depressed 2nd is released and against rich stop screw.

if i messed something up or something does not look right let me know, ill be installing back on the car tomorrow
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

UPDATE: i got the kit today. i got the MCS set using the shaft tool. when i was checking the rich stop i got 10/32 at full depress and 5/32 released so would the ECM be able to operate with 5/32...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

hey so i still have the plug in place for the rich stop screw. how do i get it out? or should i just leave it in consideration that maybe with the plug in place it is still preset?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2017, 09:53 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

Ok ill leave it like it is for now. Just afraid if the needle cant shut the flow off and the bowl overflow

I appreciate the help now i just have to adjust the carb and i can get it back on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,823
Posted By 87tunedport

Re: LG4 ignition timing

So in other words the float arm is not supposed to be lifting the needle at all, it just releases pressure and i should adjust the hanger


small update, i just checked the gas cap and no hiss
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