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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 936
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Extracting a TPI motor and trans?

You can unbolt the k-member and drop it all from underneath. You can also pull it from the top. Take the plenum. runners, and lower intake off. Get a few large grade 8 washers, and put them on two...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,115
Posted By seawolf18

Re: New Vacuum Lines (What Should I buy)

thw vacuum diagrams are here. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/631764-vacuum-lines-diagrams-i.html
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,561
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Gauges Not Working!!! Please Help!!

Have you checked the grounds? there should be a body ground attached to the back of the passenger side head, and two grounds on the back of the driver's side head. If the grounds are bad your car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By seawolf18

Re: wont start about at a loss :/

If it won't start unless the timing is way advanced, and it back fires when it does. Your distributor is 180 degrees off.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By seawolf18

Re: No front brakes?

Did you bench bleed the master before you put it on?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 755
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Blown up? smoke pouring out

Blew out the front main, maybe? Clean off the oil, start it up and see where its coming from. Does the engine still have good oil pressure?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,387
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Not starting, Backfiring?

Go to the parts store and get maf cleaner its made by crc. just follow the instructions on the can.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,387
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Not starting, Backfiring?

check the resitance of the fuel injectors, they are notorius for going bad. They should be in the 16 ohm range. I would also check the timing. Timing should be 6 degrees advanced with the EST wire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Frost Plug Replacement

Permatex 1 hardens, and 2 does not.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,115
Posted By seawolf18

Re: New Vacuum Lines (What Should I buy)

Take one of the old hoses with you to the parts store, and say I need x amout of length of this vacuum line. You don't need anything special for vacuum line. If I have left overs, I just throw it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Anyone in need of 1.6 Rockers?

why don't you put them in the parts for sale section?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Frost Plug Replacement

I remember way back when I was in High School, my auto shop teacher said always put aircraft grade permatex on the frost plugs or brown silicone. I guess the brown hardens, and the black stays...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,234
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 1984 firebird high idle at neutral and park?

Is the idle set too high? I guess I havn't really messed with the computer controlled q-jets. I know the non-computer ones, had a idle adjustment screw on the throttle linkage. My buddy had one on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 3 questions/issues

When Timing a car, I usually set the light at 0 degrees, then time the engine. I really don't use the dial on the light unless I can't find the timing on the factory timing marks, and I dont feel...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-31-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 262
Posted By seawolf18

Remote Dimmer Switch for Firebird\Trans Am

I have a brand new AC Delco remote dimmer switch for a trans AM\Firebird. Part number 1995263. $25.00 plus the ride. Thanks.
Forum: TPI
05-19-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By seawolf18

Re: engine trouble

Check your fuel pressure. Stock pressure is 43.5 PSI. See if there are any codes stored in the computer. I would also check your TPS sensor voltage. IT should be .54 volts at idle, and 4+ volts...
Forum: TPI
05-16-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,750
Posted By seawolf18

Re: TPS Sensor Voltage... Is it bad???

.54 is where it should be with the throttle closed. I would make sure the throttle blades are opening all the way. You can take the sensor off the throttle body, and do a sweep with it still...
Forum: TPI
05-16-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,750
Posted By seawolf18

Re: TPS Sensor Voltage... Is it bad???

wide open should be 4 plus volts.
Forum: TPI
05-16-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 1989 firebird timing help please

Sounds like you put it in 180 degrees off. Rotate the engine to TDC. If the engine is 180 off, the rotor will be pointing at the firewall. Pull the dist. out and rotate it around so it points at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Lg4 2 1/2 cat back to stock 2 1/4 cat?

The little pipe connects to the smog pump. All a smog pump does is inject fresh air into the cat and exhaust manifolds to try to lower emissions. By removing the cat and smog systems, you will not...
Forum: TPI
05-08-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By seawolf18

Re: TA on the Frits again!!

I unplugged the vacuum line for the egr valve, and it runs fine now.
Forum: TPI
05-07-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By seawolf18

Re: TA on the Frits again!!

Did some more rummaging around and found two cut grounds attached to the drivers side fender back by the brake booster. I have know Idea what they are for. I don't see any obvious cut wires back...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-06-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By seawolf18

Looking for a 1227730 ECU

I you have one please let me know. Thanks.
Forum: TPI
05-05-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By seawolf18

TA on the Frits again!!

My TA is running horribly again. I drove it to work the other day and everything was running fine. I went out to start it this morning and it would fire but would would not run unless I held my...
Forum: Electronics
05-04-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,131
Posted By seawolf18

No dash lights & mystery wire

My 91 TA has no dash lights. I bought the car reciently and, I think the previous owner took a class in creative wiring. The guy chopped the end off the stereo harness, and added a bunch of wires...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,047
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Low idle/stalling 1991 Firebird

I could be the actual IAC connector causing the problem. If the sensor plug is bad, it wont make contact, and that would cause the computer to throw a code. I dont remember off that what all the...
Forum: TPI
05-04-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,793
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 1991 tpi missing at idle

Then its probably the pickup coil or the ignition control module in the distributor. When my dist. took a dump I picked one up from the local wrecking yard. I think it cost me around $40.00 for it.
Forum: TPI
05-04-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,793
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 1991 tpi missing at idle

How old are the plugs in it? Old bad plugs will definally cause a mis. The distributors them selves are prone to failure in these cars.
Forum: TPI
05-04-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

It was one hell of a ride, but I think we finally got this thing whipped into shape. Thanks ASE doc and everyone else for the help. I can stop pulling my hair out now, lol.
Forum: TPI
05-04-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

I think I may have solved the problem. I took the gound cables off the heads and battery. Cleaned them all, and checked the connections of the ends. Put them back on, and so far it seems to be...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

Im seeing MAP Kpa at 34? *shrug*. The car does have a shiny new knock sensor on it. The previous owner must have put one on. What about the two dips in the graph when INT went down to 117 but BLM...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

I have been thinking quite a bit about this for a couple of days. Could A bad ground cause all of this? The last couple of times I've cold started the car, The computer commands a 1000 RPM idle and...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

I see zero knock retard when I just looked at it?
Forum: TPI
05-03-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

Here is the graph. The top line on the graph is BLM and the bottom line is INT. I captured it at the spot where it does it thing.
Forum: TPI
05-02-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

Okay, I finally got it to export into a readable text files, and they are included in this post.
Forum: TPI
05-01-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

I screwed up the data log file types. There are the actual data logs from Protuner RT 5. I am trying to figure out how to make the logs into a readable text file.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By seawolf18

Re: need help reading Data log for 91 TA

-wrong forum, mods can delete.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-01-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By seawolf18

need help reading Data log for 91 TA

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Forum: TPI
05-01-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

Okay I data logged the car today with tunerpro RT version 5. I have included the files here. Can some one take a look at them and tell me what they think? Thanks.
Forum: TPI
04-30-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

As soon as I get my ALDL cable and tunerpro RT set up, hopefully we can put this old dog to bed.
Forum: TPI
04-28-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

I let go of the gas when it hit the flat spot and started chugging.
Forum: TPI
04-28-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

Thanks I will test it out. I picked up an aldl cable and a cheep laptop off ebay. I'm going to try a different approach and log it with winaldl. Hopefully that will yield some results. I'm just...
Forum: TPI
04-27-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

When its cold, it seems to run ok. When it starts to warm up it starts doing is thing. I think the car is running really rich. Has a gassy smell when warmed up. What about the IAT sensor screwed...
Forum: TPI
04-27-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,817
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Fuel pump "Whir/Whine" then car stumbles and dies!

Dan, You shouldn't Hijack someone elses thread. Use the :search: or start your own new thread. :totopic:
Forum: TPI
04-26-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

I retested the map. On my connector the ground is Labeled Pin A, so when I tied B & C together I was getting the reference voltage. I retested The two pins using the two correct pins this time. I...
Forum: TPI
04-26-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

Tested the map sensor. At warm idle its reading 1.3v. At 2000RPM it read 2.0 volts. With key one engine off it read 4.5 volts. Tested the 5V reference wire and it had 5 volts like it should. ...
Forum: TPI
04-25-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

Got the new dist. in and timed. Car ran great no dead spot. Took it out for a test drive. I had it on the floor in second gear then the car cut out and started bucking real bad. The check engine...
Forum: TPI
04-24-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,396
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Setting timing on 350 tpi

Did you crank the engine over to top dead center before putting the distributor in? With the engine at TDC, the rotor should point at #1 cylinder when you drop the distributor in. Did you time the...
Forum: TPI
04-23-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,906
Posted By seawolf18

Re: 305 TPI Still runs really bad

Finally found a dist at one of the area salvage yards. Will hopefully get it in on Tuesday. this is what the previous owner did to the dist. that was in it. I've never seen anyone try this before.
Forum: TPI
04-17-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By seawolf18

Re: Will these injectors work for me?

Those look like Bosch gen ii yellow tops. Yes they will fit your car.I currently have a set in my 91.
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