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Forum: TPI
06-14-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By tmoble

Re: Inside a Highflow brand fuel pump.

100lbs + pressure in the pump.
Forum: TPI
06-14-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,878
Posted By tmoble

Re: Weird Throttle Body - Pic attached

yeppers, T's into the PCV vacuum line. I've seen a few of those.
Forum: TPI
05-18-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By tmoble

Re: Valve cover breather

re-reading my post, I should have made it clear that the "breather air" or PCV inlet comes from the throttle body, but from in front of the throttle plates. it's not a vacuum leak. It's the larger...
Forum: TPI
05-18-2015, 02:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By tmoble

Re: Valve cover breather

the factory setup has a larger diameter hose that runs from the throttle body to the right valve cover. that means it's air that's accounted for by the MAF. Air coming in from a breather cap is...
Forum: TPI
05-13-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,837
Posted By tmoble

Re: Need Help with 5.7 TPI near Oklahoma

code 52 = http://chevythunder.com/codes_5152_55.htm calpak error Not good, read the stuff about checking resistance of sensors and actuators. Could have been damaged in the wreck if wire harness...
Forum: TPI
05-13-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,837
Posted By tmoble

Re: Need Help with 5.7 TPI near Oklahoma

wow, was your Dad injured in that wreck? looks pretty rough.
Forum: TPI
05-13-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By tmoble

Re: anybody ID these fittings on my plenum?

excellent, thanks guys. my setup is going to have the plug-in IAT open sensor on the rubber elbow on the front of the throttle body, so I'm going to fix this with a pipe plug. :)
Forum: TPI
05-13-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,126
Posted By tmoble

Re: Disassembling the fuel rail

stinger, are you still working on this? The barrel shaped piece is between the FPR and the rail. I had to pry my FPR loose, it was stuck on the barrel. It's part #5 in the drawing I posted. Click...
Forum: TPI
05-13-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By tmoble

anybody ID these fittings on my plenum?

I think it's an 88 IROC TPI. I think the nippple go to the brake booster, but what went in the large threaded hole? Looks like 3/8" NPT to me. I've already (I think) accounted for all the other...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2015, 03:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 440
Posted By tmoble

Re: Has anyone tried these?

wonder what he was thinking when he decided to include an Allen head distributor bolt?
Forum: TPI
04-29-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 440
Posted By tmoble

Re: Has anyone tried these?

I just bought and used these, looking good so far. Trial assemblies good.

GM 305 350 TPI Top Stainless Steel Allen Bolt Kit | eBay
Forum: TPI
04-29-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,126
Posted By tmoble

Re: Disassembling the fuel rail

look carefully, there's like a barrel shaped piece that goes between the rear of the passenger rail and and the FPR. Mine was stuck. All the little Torx head bolts must be out of the bracket that...
Forum: TPI
04-29-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,126
Posted By tmoble

Re: Disassembling the fuel rail

did you get all the little sheet metal brackets off the FPR?

Have you got the o-ring kit to put it back together?


Sorensen Part # 800-9211 is the ticket. The Standard Motor Products SP26...
Forum: TPI
04-29-2015, 04:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,384
Posted By tmoble

Re: SD harness to stand alone...HOW??

wow, eleven years worth of water under the bridge but somebody still getting good out of this old thread.
Forum: TPI
04-27-2015, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By tmoble

Re: TPI 305 MSD?????

the traditional expensive MSD stuff is still like it was. It's the streetfire grade stuff that is problematic. The price tells the story.
Forum: TPI
04-25-2015, 02:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By tmoble

Re: TPI 305 MSD?????

Your GM ignition with the GM module and coil is way superior to the MSD imported cheap china junk streetfire thing. Believe it or make sure your AAA is paid up, you'll be needing it.
Forum: TPI
04-22-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 642
Posted By tmoble

Re: Does an 86 IROC have a one piece crank seal?

yep, about like installing a freeze plug. 2 or 3 lb hammer is good.
Forum: TPI
04-22-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 642
Posted By tmoble

Re: Does an 86 IROC have a one piece crank seal?

pilot bearing/bushing basically never installed in the crank of an engine for an automatic trans. not a big deal to install, I use a socket and hammer although I'm sure there's some kind of special...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By tmoble

Re: 83 Z28 conversion from Carb to TPI

Proper prior planning and focus prevent out of control projects. But don't feel too bad, happens to everybody at least once.

"As long as I'm in this far I might as well....." is the root cause of...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 642
Posted By tmoble

Re: Does an 86 IROC have a one piece crank seal?

I think the crank and block changed in 87.
Forum: TPI
04-21-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By tmoble

Re: TPI 355 in 57 Ch3ev pickup, harness help?

Thanks for answering. I ended up buying $120 worth of pigtail connectors and will splice them all on to the MS harness. Didn't really need all those splices but WTH.
Forum: TPI
04-20-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By tmoble

Re: TPI 355 in 57 Ch3ev pickup, harness help?

wow, nobody knows anything about a standalone harness?
Forum: TPI
04-19-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By tmoble

TPI 355 in 57 Ch3ev pickup, harness help?

I have a megasquirt and understand it pretty well. I have a TPI off an 87 Camaro (I think). The MS has a 8' harness with good wire and stuff. I have pretty good skills with wiring. What I need is...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By tmoble

Re: I'm having an issue with my engine

here's the same procedure written up for engines with poly-lock rocker nuts. usually any roller rocker uses these.

exhaust opening, adjust intake

intake closing, adjust exhaust

Well known...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By tmoble

Re: I'm having an issue with my engine

that method as given in pics is bad. It's for old time flat-raters working on stock engines with stock cams and doesn't work very well even with them. With non-stock cams it's no good at all. it...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By tmoble

Re: my 85 tpi pinging very bad

present day gas is not good with sitting. it just pain goes bad. it may have real octane in the low 80's. If the tank is low you might just drive it easy to a gas station. Try to fill it up with...
Forum: TPI
12-28-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By tmoble

Re: help me sort the options here? different computer setups?

vetteoz, I went over to those links and looked around. too much to digest in any reasonable time. Do you know if there's a FAQ or something that just covers the basics of getting a car up and...
Forum: TPI
12-27-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By tmoble

help me sort the options here? different computer setups?

Hi all,

installing an 89 TPI on a 327 in a 57 chev pickup. the 327 is very mild, almost stock type specs.

I planned to run a mega-squirt because I'm a DIY type of guy. Now I'm finding out...
Forum: TPI
12-27-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,083
Posted By tmoble

Re: Which aluminum cylinderheads to buy?

I've used several sets of AFR 195s with excellent results. Right now they seem to be the cream of the crop.
Forum: TPI
12-26-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,547
Posted By tmoble

Re: Intake manifold removal.

antiseize......
Forum: TPI
04-14-2011, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,360
Posted By tmoble

Re: low voltage while running

first get your battery charged up, a fully charged 12V battery is 12.8V. start the car, with the fully charged battery the system voltage should be 13.8 to 14.2. more is better. If it's over 14.4...
Forum: TPI
03-07-2011, 03:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 374
Posted By tmoble

need TPI TB, which stock one to get?

Hi, Have a 92 TPI setup off a 350 Camaro. It's going on a 327 in a 57 Chevy pickup with a Mega-Squirt computer. There was no throttle body with the TPI when I got it. I want to run a stock one,...
Forum: TPI
02-21-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,875
Posted By tmoble

Re: idle air control valve delete?

>>>>> ---> cuisinartvette (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/member.php?u=45203)

imagine running into you over here!
Forum: TPI
02-14-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,523
Posted By tmoble

Re: wedge washers for 92 TPI install on 327?

Holy Cow. Went to the fastenal web site to buy some of those things. Whatta PITA their site is. Gotts fill out all kinds of stuff, way too much onfo needed. Got up in the middle to got to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By tmoble

Re: valve stem seals and others

what year is your car and what engine does it have?
Forum: TPI
02-12-2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,523
Posted By tmoble

Re: wedge washers for 92 TPI install on 327?

3/8" Plain Malleable Beveled Washer (http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=33332&ucst=t)
...
Forum: TPI
02-11-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,523
Posted By tmoble

wedge washers for 92 TPI install on 327?

Went to look for these adapter washer things for the four center intake bolts and they want $72????? WTF, over?

Anybody know of anything better than that? I mean, everybody's got to make a...
Forum: TPI
02-07-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,963
Posted By tmoble

Re: 42# injectors too big?

you need 24-27max on that. stock for a TPI 360 is 22lb. /When they're way too big like that you can/will run into trouble getting it to idle right as the computer will have trouble sending a short...
Forum: TPI
02-06-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 987
Posted By tmoble

Re: TPI Build Questions

Those heads are way too big for a near stock 350. You should be looking 180-195. squirts would be in the 22lb area.
Forum: TPI
02-05-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By tmoble

Re: TPI cleaning question?

thinking of Easy-Off and a toothbrush now. that stuff is nasty though.
Forum: TPI
02-05-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By tmoble

TPI cleaning question?

So I got this TPI, seems to be off a 92 350. I want to run it on my 57 pickup with a 327. I'll use a megasquirt computer.

Real question is how do I clean this this thing up? It's been sitting...
Forum: TPI
01-13-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
new
Views: 429
Posted By tmoble

Re: new

What 385 said. Both the TB and the injectors are way too big for your engine. the stock heads are the killer.
Forum: TPI
01-12-2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By tmoble

Re: Advise on my 406 fuel injection

I bought 30lb for my 406 and it's much milder than than yours. DO a google search for "EFI injector calculator", see for yourself. There's plenty of them out there.

You're going to need some...
Forum: TPI
01-12-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By tmoble

Re: WOT and Idle backwards...could this be what's wrong

disconnect both and try it. If it still does it there might be something goofy about the TB or the IAC. The one with the long slot looks just like a TH350 kickdown cable.
Forum: TPI
01-12-2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By tmoble

Re: WOT and Idle backwards...could this be what's wrong

are the cables hooked up backwards somehow? doesn't look bad but verify the the throttle cable has enough slack to hook up to the throttle lever without pulling on it. the throttle cable and the...
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