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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 729
Posted By Toehead

Re: 1982 Firebird 4cyl Fuel Injection Bad idle?

Change/check all the vacuum lines. If they are original, they are sure to be dryrotted and cracked.
Forum: North East Region
12-15-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 756
Posted By Toehead

Re: Western MA thirdgenners here?

+1
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-06-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 24,943
Posted By Toehead

Re: NEW adapter board for megasquirtII to 86-88 tpi cars

Do you still need a tune? I have a really good tune on an 89 LB9 car.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-09-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,554
Posted By Toehead

Re: Engine Build nightmare...Are these parts equal?

He is just using scare tactics hoping you will back off. There is very little chance he will win.

Good luck man, and take the bastard for what he owes you.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-05-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,554
Posted By Toehead

Re: Engine Build nightmare...Are these parts equal?

good luck man.


Subscribing
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By Toehead

Re: i dont know whats wrong!!!

I would lean more towards a fuel or ignition problem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By Toehead

Re: i dont know whats wrong!!!

What does the tachometer do when this is happening?
Forum: History / Originality
10-30-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,860
Posted By Toehead

Re: How bad is worthless..

Fix it. It looks good otherwise. It'll be a great learning experience, and the sentimental value speaks for itself.

Plus, up in the great north country, cars get eaten pretty quickly. I'd imagine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-30-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By Toehead

Re: Can you believe its been almost 10 years

Toyotas are alright if you like driving a car that looks like *** and rots out after 5 years.
Forum: Electronics
10-14-2009, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By Toehead

Re: Low voltage

How old is the alt?


There are a few tests you can do to see if it is the alternator.

The first is to set a voltmeter on "AC" and measure the voltage coming out of the back of the alternator....
Forum: Electronics
10-14-2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By Toehead

Re: Fog Lamps

don't mean to hijack, but related question.


What fuse do fog lights get their power from in stock form? I am adding some to my car.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-11-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 460
Posted By Toehead

Southbay injectors A+

I am very happy with the service that I received. I sent out some LT1 injectors to be cleaned (they were gummed up with varnish) I got them back in 3 business days and they look like new injectors...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-07-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 805
Posted By Toehead

Re: Piggy Piggy Piggy ....

I bought mine at NAPA. They were pretty pricey though.
Forum: TPI
09-29-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,428
Posted By Toehead

Re: Runs terrible when slightly warm dies when hot

+1.

That is most likely your problem.
Forum: Body
09-29-2009, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,989
Posted By Toehead

Re: roof rust fixable..worth it?

T-top conversion ;)
Forum: TPI
09-28-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,428
Posted By Toehead

Re: Runs terrible when slightly warm dies when hot

A very good suggestion.

These old injectors have been having problems with the ethanol in modern fuel.


The injectors should have higher resistance than about 12ish when hot. They should...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,428
Posted By Toehead

Re: Runs terrible when slightly warm dies when hot

There is no "choke" on a tpi car. The computer just compensates for the temperature. If the coolant temperature sensor is telling the car that it is a t a different temperature, it won't run...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,428
Posted By Toehead

Re: Runs terrible when slightly warm dies when hot

It is not the same as the sensor for the gauge. It is right below the thermostat on the engine.
Forum: TPI
09-28-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,428
Posted By Toehead

Re: Runs terrible when slightly warm dies when hot

I wonder how your coolant temperature sensor looks. I would measure the resistance of it on a cold motor. There is a chart around here that show the proper resistance versus temperature.
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-28-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,930
Posted By Toehead

Re: no spark

Cranking timing is accomplished by the ICM and pickup coil alone. If you dont have spark during cranking, it is because either the coil or icm is not getting power or ground, or the pickup coil or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 48,153
Posted By Toehead

Re: Starter Mount on Block - Broken Bolt Hole

+1
That is a dumb thing fora machine shop to say.

If you get somebody who is very good, they should be able to weld the block and then-tap the hole to clean it out.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2009, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By Toehead

Re: 350TPI Starting problem

Sounds like the switch on the side of the shifter that allows it to start in park or neutral only.

Take the console apart, you will see the switch on the side of the shifter body. It has large...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-26-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,650
Posted By Toehead

Re: paxton supercharger kit for 85 to 87 tpi cars

Jay, i've seen other paxtons go for about the same.


Is there any way to change the pully on the kit so that it works with serpentine? I really want the kit, but I don't think I want to swap to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,274
Posted By Toehead

Re: Seriously need help. No Job. Daily driver IROC dead

You have already pulled your plugs correct?

If the headgasket was bad, one of the plugs would be white.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,605
Posted By Toehead

Re: Oxygen sensor reads Zero millivolts

I've never tuned MAF, but on my VE based system I have different AFR targets depending on engine load (map and rpm). Maybe you are seeing something similar?

18.1 idle is pretty lean. Our cars...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,605
Posted By Toehead

Re: Oxygen sensor reads Zero millivolts

Food for thought, take it for what it is worth

rich to the point of misfiring will show LEAN as the exhaust still has oxygen in it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,274
Posted By Toehead

Re: Seriously need help. No Job. Daily driver IROC dead

The EST plug is right over the heaterbox /blower motor area going towards the dizzy. It will be stick out of the main loom, so that it is easy to unplug.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2009, 10:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,274
Posted By Toehead

Re: Seriously need help. No Job. Daily driver IROC dead

If you a running with a stuck injector, the gas can get by the rings and dilute the oil, ruining the lubrication properties. If that has happened you'll see that the oil has a strong gas smell. If it...
Forum: Power Adders
09-20-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,267
Posted By Toehead

Re: starting a remote mount setup. advice welcome!

ANy pics now?
Forum: Convertibles
09-20-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,368
Posted By Toehead

Re: Our progress on our 1988 IROC-Z Convertible project..

Lookin good!

At least it doesn't have super bad rot.
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-20-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,879
Posted By Toehead

Re: 1983 trans am barn find.

you lucky bastard!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,605
Posted By Toehead

Re: Oxygen sensor reads Zero millivolts

Learn something new every day. I was never aware that the ECM supplied any sort of voltage to the O2 sensor.... of course I don't have a stock ecm ;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,605
Posted By Toehead

Re: Oxygen sensor reads Zero millivolts

afremont, he is using a wideband with a simulated output. The wire from the ECM no longer goes to the oxygen sensor, it goes to the analog output on the wideband controller.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,605
Posted By Toehead

Re: Oxygen sensor reads Zero millivolts

I think your lc-1 sensor has taken a dirt nap
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,682
Posted By Toehead

Re: Starter Keeps shorting out

I'm betting you have a blown fusible link, or a burned out ground strap from the battery to the motor.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,375
Posted By Toehead

Re: GTA Reliability?

Also a good thing to know is that if something does go wrong, parts for are cars are CHEAP!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,375
Posted By Toehead

Re: GTA Reliability?

My camaro has been the most reliable car i've ever owned. The only time it is ever not running is when i've taken it apart to do an upgrade! :lol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,274
Posted By Toehead

Re: Seriously need help. No Job. Daily driver IROC dead

You also could have fouled your plugs while running pig rich. Also, smell the oil to make sure it isnt saturated with gas
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,274
Posted By Toehead

Re: Seriously need help. No Job. Daily driver IROC dead

could be! Not necessarily though. The bad ohm reading only means the coil is shorted, not that it's leaking.

Glad you got it figured out though!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,274
Posted By Toehead

Re: Seriously need help. No Job. Daily driver IROC dead

http://www.kemparts.com/TechTalk/tt13.asp
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,274
Posted By Toehead

Re: Seriously need help. No Job. Daily driver IROC dead

But if all 8 are running rich, it can't be a bad injector.


ohm out the cts. There is a chart on here with temperature versus ohms.
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-17-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By Toehead

Re: Ignition map for 383 HSR - MegaSquirtII

I don't think mine would be suitable.

There might be somebody on here that will able to help you.

Anybody running a VE based system with a similar spec should chime in. All he needs are map,...
Forum: Electronics
09-16-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By Toehead

Re: What the heck is this switch under my dash?

the fuse box should be on the drivers side, about where those wires are coming out!

+1 on the aftermarket alarm.
Forum: TPI
09-16-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,449
Posted By Toehead

Re: cleaning injectors can it be done?

You have a PM!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,274
Posted By Toehead

Re: Seriously need help. No Job. Daily driver IROC dead

Or he has a bad injector.

I'm still leaning towards the CTS though. When mine went bad, the ECM was getting a constant temperature reading of 40 below, causing it to run super rich.

However,...
Forum: Cooling
09-15-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,688
Posted By Toehead

Re: Upper radiator support

You should be able to fabricate one out of aluminum fairly easily with household tools.


Otherwise, get a tpi one from an electric fan.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 527
Posted By Toehead

Re: Holy ****!

That trend will also probably fail to continue. It should reach a point where wear tapers off as the "newness" of the motor is removed and the parts wear in to one another.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 527
Posted By Toehead

Re: Holy ****!

If you have severely limited power on hot takeoff, you might have a knocking problem that is causing the computer to pull timing.
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