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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Well lo and behold!!!

We have a winner!! After chasing this issue since august, it turnes out to be a faulty MAF. Got a new one from summit, popped it in and it was idling smooth as silk - even...

Forum: TPI

06-01-2022, 03:07 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Thanks a lot for your input, Komet, and for posting that page! Will give the MAF a good clean and take it from there.

;)
Ken

Forum: TPI

06-01-2022, 02:41 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

An update with videos of how it runs with and without MAF connected, and it actually idles fairly steady with the MAF disconnected??

With MAF connected, not touching the throttle:...

Forum: TPI

05-29-2022, 02:03 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

No, no codes after replacing O2 sensor - but still runs the same. So Im guessing maybe the bad 02 sensor was more an effect of the problem than a cause?

Any reason to suspect a clogged return...

Forum: TPI

05-29-2022, 07:32 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Latest update (not sure if you guys care to still read about this :blah: )

Replaced the fuel pump (remind me to remove the dude behind this tank design from the gene pool..) - issue still the...

Forum: TPI

05-29-2022, 05:05 AM

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What are these wires?

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: What are these wires?

Thanks Drew!

Yeah I know, and I forgot to describe how it was taken 😅 Pic is taken from underneat up on the passenger side. The bolt is one of the upper trans flange bolts, and the black pipe is...

Forum: TPI

05-28-2022, 01:38 PM

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What are these wires?

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Posted By ChevyKen

What are these wires?

Hey guys,

Im sorry for the crappy pic, but what are these wires?
Looks to be 3-4 wires and I believe the vacuum tube to the HVAC ? It is going through the firewall just below the passenger side...

Forum: TPI

05-22-2022, 12:25 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

I’ve been tinkering with the TPS, the IAC and the idle for a while now. It runs, but to get it to idle decently, the idle screw is all bottomed out, and I know that ain’t right!
However, with the...

Forum: TPI

05-22-2022, 09:10 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Sooo..an update..

I found that the leak was in the rubber part and managed to fix that with a crimp hose.

I checked the solenoid by applying 12v, and can hear that it engages. I also measure...

Forum: TPI

05-07-2022, 09:51 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Dang man! Thanks for leading me down the EGR route - if that ain’t it alone, it certainly is part of the problem. I followed the steps suggested in this thread:...

Forum: TPI

05-06-2022, 12:18 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

BTW, I also have a new knock sensor. Any way to rule it out before pulling it ?

;)
Ken

Forum: TPI

05-06-2022, 12:16 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Thanks a lot for your input, Komet! And, well, I have the new valve - so might as well dig in to get it replaced and see how it goes.

;)
Ken

Forum: TPI

05-06-2022, 12:14 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Thanks for your input man! Fuel pressure reads "steady" at 40-46, depending on throttle - so it appears OK. But is it possible the FP is still the problem ?

;)
Ken

Forum: TPI

05-05-2022, 03:36 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Hey guys,
I'd really appreciate your thoughts -. I seriously have no idea where to go next with this piece of &/&%#&..!
If I didn't put $12K into paint&body last year, I'd consider just giving up...

Forum: TPI

04-18-2022, 06:42 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: What distributor for 86 305 TPI?

Oh, I see - I don’t use that piece anyway, so that is okay. Ordered this distr. so will just have to see how it works out :)

;)
Ken

04-18-2022, 03:27 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Stock chip for '86 305TPI Auto

Perfect, that is the same as the one I currently have. $100 shipped, sounds good to me!
Hit me with a PM with payment details please :)

;)
Ken

Forum: TPI

04-17-2022, 06:11 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: What distributor for 86 305 TPI?

Well, honestly Im not sure if anything is wrong with it.. But I’’ve been battling this problem seen in the thread below, and the distributor parts, ecu/prom and fuel pump are pretty much the last...

04-17-2022, 05:36 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Stock chip for '86 305TPI Auto

Perfect! Thanks!

;)
Ken

Forum: TPI

04-17-2022, 05:35 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: What distributor for 86 305 TPI?

Oh, okay - and from what I read, melonizing is just a hardening process, so I’d be okay using it also on a flat tappet?
I do have a comp cam in it, but from recollection, it is not a roller (it’s...

Forum: TPI

04-16-2022, 06:26 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: What distributor for 86 305 TPI?

Thanks guys!

Yes, I do have the large HEI with screw-down cap. I was looking at this one at summit as they have it in stock:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaz-84-1865

From what I’ve found...

Forum: TPI

04-16-2022, 11:05 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

What distributor for 86 305 TPI?

Im looking for a new plug and play distributor for my 86 305 TPI. From my reading, it looks like this is an odd year. So what would work?

Thanks for any input!

;)
Ken

04-15-2022, 02:59 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Stock chip for '86 305TPI Auto

How much, and are you okay with mailing it to me in Norway?

;)
Ken

04-15-2022, 06:49 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Stock chip for '86 305TPI Auto

Hi,
Does anyone have a stock chip for an 86 TPI auto, and would be willing to ship it internationally ?

;)
Ken

Forum: TPI

04-14-2022, 05:15 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Sooo, it’s spring, car’s out of storage and problem of course still the same unfortunately..
Had a tiny hope that it would just be a clogged fuel filter, so replaced it today and problem remains.
...

Forum: TPI

10-15-2021, 12:23 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Exactly what I was thinking, that it doesn't sound like a mechanical issue at this point.
I have also noticed the code 44. I've checked for vacuum leaks but I'm not confident I have ruled it out...

Forum: TPI

10-10-2021, 04:29 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Alright, so here is an update,

I checked spark on one of the fouling cylinders, and had spark with a spare plug, but poor to none on the installed one. So, obviously the spare set of plugs I had...

Forum: TPI

10-07-2021, 10:00 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Thanks for your input Vader!
It was cylinders 4 & 6

I will proceed with checking spark, then get me compression & leak testers if ignition isn’t an issue

Thanks again man

;)
Ken

October 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

10-06-2021, 01:39 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: October 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

Thanks all, I appreciate it :burnout:

;)
Ken

Forum: TPI

10-05-2021, 04:44 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Sooo.. I got the injectors yesterday, put them in this evening, fired it up - and no change 😕

So now Im back at square one, the car is running incredibly rough, and I have to balance with the...

October 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

10-02-2021, 06:40 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: October 2021 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

Wow!! Thank you all! Thanks for your votes and for the kind words - I really appreciate it, and Im honored to win a very close vote against two absolutely gorgeous cars!

;)
Ken

October 2021 COTM "Open Season" **Voting Thread**

09-30-2021, 12:13 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: October 2021 COTM "Open Season" **Voting Thread**

Thanks for the kind words man!

;)
Ken

October 2021 COTM "Open Season" **Voting Thread**

09-28-2021, 10:02 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: October 2021 COTM "Open Season" **Voting Thread**

Hey all, thanks a lot for the nomination - I really appreciate it !
First of - d@mn dangwood, that's a gorgeous car - my vote goes to you!!

Anyway, so I've been around a while :lol: , and I've...

09-23-2021, 02:06 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Fresh paint after 23 years

Thanks again man :)
Well that is the same here, most of them are stored away and just seen occasionally. And, maybe my guestimate is too high, that could very well be. I'd say in my area (200K...

Forum: TPI

09-22-2021, 10:10 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Yeah 😂😂
Did you see my PM?

;)
Ken

09-22-2021, 08:09 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Fresh paint after 23 years

Thanks guys!!

They're not super rare - but you won't see them as daily drivers :) Convertibles are pretty rare though, if I was to guess I'd say there may be 15-25 convertible thirdgens in the...

Forum: TPI

09-22-2021, 07:48 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Yeah probably so, but I actually found a place here in Norway today that could do it. However, at $450 for cleaning and testing, it makes no sense other than to save time. So, I'll be ordering a set...

Forum: TPI

09-21-2021, 11:53 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Thanks, Vader!

Yes, and Im not sure who even does that over here.

;)
Ken

Forum: TPI

09-21-2021, 01:33 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Sooo, I just had my brother assist me and got the car running (rough) until warmed up, stopped it briefly. Then when starting up again it still ran rough, but stable enough with a consistant throttle...

09-17-2021, 02:20 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Fresh paint after 23 years

Thanks!
No, Im actually pretty pleased with these small plates, they are not distrurbing the look too much 😊

;)
Ken

09-17-2021, 02:18 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Fresh paint after 23 years

Yes, they’re new - or actually I’ve had them sitting around for about 12-15 years 😂
The chin spoiler is NOS and the front bumper I bought new last winter 😊
I like them, but damn the fit of the side...

Forum: TPI

09-17-2021, 08:24 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

That's right - I knew you'd remember :D

Oh okay - will try to get it back to the somewhat stable way it was running a couple of days ago and give this a shot. Thanks for the link to your...

09-17-2021, 08:21 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Fresh paint after 23 years

Thanks a lot guys! :thumbsup:
I have some interior plans coming up too that I think will be pretty cool - but don't hold your breath, as you see -Im in it for the long run :lol:

Abubaca,
Thanks...

Forum: TPI

09-16-2021, 04:13 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Oh, okay no problem - that happens.
I didn't send you a PM though (nor get one from you) , but will do :)

;)
Ken

09-16-2021, 03:56 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Fresh paint after 23 years

So, this summer, after owning the car for 23 years, bringing it with me from the US to Norway 19 years ago - it finally got a new coat of paint! :nod:
...

Forum: TPI

09-16-2021, 02:07 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

SouthBay,
Sent you guys a message on your site yesterday or the day before for a recommendation and a quote for a set :)

Vader,
There goes to show you to not trust my 19 year old memory :o You...

Forum: TPI

09-15-2021, 04:57 PM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

I ohmed the 6 injectors I could get disconnected without loosening the runners. They alle were in the 16.4-16.7 range.

No, the engine was not running when checking the FP at 40, I did now,...

Forum: TPI

09-15-2021, 12:51 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Heey man! Great hearing from you!

Yeah, and you know what, that car has started and pretty much ran perfectly for all those 19 years since you got her running :thumbsup: So I guess it is...

Forum: TPI

09-14-2021, 12:59 AM

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Posted By ChevyKen

Re: Running very rough but no idle - video

Thanks man!
I am not sure if the code 44 is slightly misleading, because out of all the times I've started it, it has thrown a code once, and that was the 44 yesterday when I tried to let i idle on...

Forum: TPI

09-13-2021, 01:14 PM

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