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Forum: TPI
11-27-2003, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By jkesselring

couple more things, do I leave the ignition...

couple more things, do I leave the ignition switch on while testing for fuel pressure drop? I wouldn't think so as the pump would just recharge the system. Your thoughts?

Also, in my first post, I...
Forum: TPI
11-27-2003, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By jkesselring

Which one is the fuel pump relay on an 86 IROC?...

Which one is the fuel pump relay on an 86 IROC? What I am thinking is that the thing is just dumping fuel as the car is running. Will the pressure bleeding off too fast indicate bad injectors? Bottom...
Forum: TPI
11-27-2003, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By jkesselring

Thanks for the info. How do I go about checking...

Thanks for the info. How do I go about checking the fuel pressure decay rate? I have a hi press gauge and show 46 or 48 psi as I recall, how will I know what the decay rate is? How will I know how it...
Forum: TPI
11-27-2003, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By jkesselring

There is no difference in their adjustment. If it...

There is no difference in their adjustment. If it is a hydraulic cam, go to zero lash + 1/2 turn. Zero lash is obtained by making sure the lifter is on the base circle of the cam (valve closed with...
Forum: TPI
11-27-2003, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By jkesselring

angry IROC (long)

Okay, so here is the latest update: The car (86 IROC 305 TPI auto) has been acting really goofy. The car was missing at idle, off idle and at low speeds (35-45) cruising down the freeway it ran like...
Forum: TPI
11-26-2003, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 367
Posted By jkesselring

Odd plugs

Hi gang,
I have been having some issues with my 86 305 TPI Iroc (auto). The car has been running rough, throwing about every code in the book. The car idles rough and seems to miss just off idle...
Forum: TPI
11-26-2003, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By jkesselring

Thanks guys, you were a huge help!!!

Thanks guys, you were a huge help!!!
Forum: TPI
11-25-2003, 12:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By jkesselring

My wife is going to kill me!!!

All right guys, I need a huge favor to keep me out of the dog house. The wife's car ('86 IROC TPI 305 Auto) has been having trouble and I started fixing it. Many things were wrong and I ended up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-17-2003, 12:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By jkesselring

rough running TPI

So here is the story: The car ('86 IROC 305) was running really rough through teh entire RPM range so I pulled the plugs and ran a compression check as I thought it may be a burnt valve. Every...
Forum: TPI
11-16-2003, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By jkesselring

rough running TPI

So here is the story: The car ('86 IROC 305) was running really rough through teh entire RPM range so I pulled the plugs and ran a compression check as I thought it may be a burnt valve. Every...
Forum: Electronics
04-10-2003, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By jkesselring

Thanks guys, The starter is relatively new...

Thanks guys,
The starter is relatively new and has no trouble starting the car so I don't think it is dragging. On the bad battery comment, I have replaced the battery about 3 times so unless all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2003, 11:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 769
Posted By jkesselring

Tony, I don't want to get into a battle, all...

Tony,
I don't want to get into a battle, all I am saying is that poor work will run, but quality work is worth the money. Admittedly, one should always plasti-gauge the brgs, but only after they...
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By jkesselring

BTW the car is an 86 IROC with the 305 TPI /...

BTW the car is an 86 IROC with the 305 TPI / 700R4 combo. It also has power windows and locks and antenna (has been converted to regular antenna). I also disconnected the power hatch pull down. These...
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2003, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By jkesselring

Dead Battery Blues

Hey guys, I tried this on the engine/tech board and only got one response. That's when I realized that I was a moron and posted on the wrong board.

Alright guys, here is a tough one for you. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2003, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,483
Posted By jkesselring

Try offset locks, they make them in .030 so you...

Try offset locks, they make them in .030 so you can get away with only two shims. Good luck!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2003, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 769
Posted By jkesselring

Working in a machine shop that specializes in...

Working in a machine shop that specializes in high performance custom engines, the best advice I can give you is bite the bullet on the machine work. I have seen things that came from "rebuilder"...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2003, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By jkesselring

BTW the car is an 86 IROC with the 305 TPI /...

BTW the car is an 86 IROC with the 305 TPI / 700R4 combo. It also has power windows and locks and antenna (has been converted to regular antenna). I also disconnected the power hatch pull down. These...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By jkesselring

Dead battery blues

Alright guys, here is a tough one for you. I have tried everything I can think of and still have had no luck. The car ran fine then the car had starting problems so I eventually replaced the battery....
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