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Forum: Carburetors
03-16-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,252
Posted By jamienoel

Re: 91 tbi carb swap

Ugly? I think it's beautiful! And awesome that you're resurrecting it! I've been thinking about getting a couple Vortec heads, ($150 for both locally) grabbing an aftermarket intake and carbing mine....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-28-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Servo removal

Thanks guys! I'll pull the cap off just in case.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-28-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By jamienoel

Servo removal

My 89 has the exact problems the Transgo Jr is suppose to correct, so I bought the kit and a Corvette servo, but after getting the car up in the air, I could immediately see that the servo wasn't...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-24-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My first data logging experience!

When I was running the ALDL program, it showed that my tach is way off, so I'm going to try changing the resistance in the tach itself after reading in the electronics section how to do it.

The...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-24-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My first data logging experience!

Thank you.

I'll do that until I am able to purchase the other hardware. It is nice having an interface now to see the numbers. I have been wanting to do this for so long and I finally got...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-24-2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My first data logging experience!

It's basically a stock LO5 flat tappet truck engine. I did the AFPR when I was still using 305 injectors. I'm allowing more air in with the ultimate TBI mods now, but that's really the extent of...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-24-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My first data logging experience!

Okay, after reading some articles, I see that my car is running rich and the computer is trying to somehow reduce fuel.

I may have a little too much pressure going to the injectors since I did...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-23-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My first data logging experience!

I understand a little better after doing some reading.
Forum: DIY PROM
06-23-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My first data logging experience!

I'm not sure if I did this right, but there are two in the zip file. One is in MS Excel format.
Forum: DIY PROM
06-23-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By jamienoel

My first data logging experience!

I finally made the ALDL serial cable interface!

I used WinALDL and found some interesting things.

1: My Tach is WAY off! At around 65 MPH, the in dash gauge reads 3500 RPM, but in reality...
Forum: TBI
06-11-2012, 02:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

One more thing... I also made the fuel pressure regulator adjustable and I think I have it turned up a little higher than I should, but I don't have a gauge for it yet.

This doesn't explain the...
Forum: TBI
06-09-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

I wondered how long it would be until a guy had to shoot down something a girl said even when she's experiencing it. http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/rolleye/rolleye0014.gif

I don't have to...
Forum: TBI
06-07-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

I just looked at the differences in the intake bolt patterns and such for the Vortec. Yikes! I wonder if there are any low cost intakes out there for it?
Forum: TBI
06-06-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

I actually had this one polished like chrome so I could look for imperfections and high spots, but I unpolished it with high grit sandpaper before finishing because I heard you don't want the intake...
Forum: TBI
06-06-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

Those are NICE!
Forum: TBI
06-06-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

Could you just see me doing that regularly? "Yeah, $25 and cost of materials!" :p

I would probably have a heart attack from the fear that would accumulate each time I picked one up. :lmao:

How...
Forum: TBI
06-06-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

I was scared poop-less when I did it! :o

I just took my time and hoped for the best. I knew that if I screwed it up, I could get another one at the junkyard, but I guess it's not bad for a first...
Forum: TBI
06-06-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

Thanks for the compliment! I am somewhat of a perfectionist!

I guess if you have the right machinery, it would be easy! Mine was done with sweat and fear... And of course a Dremel! LOL! ;)

I...
Forum: TBI
06-06-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

I'll be sticking it back on today. Hope it's at least a little more responsive than before.



I think I will take your advice because it took me several tries before I got it down pat to where...
Forum: TBI
06-06-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My ultimate TBI experience!!!

Continued....


Note the screws how I rounded them a little. Sorry I didn't snap anything of the other side, but take my word that it's ground down a good bit. :D

368093

Front shot...
Forum: TBI
06-06-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
Posted By jamienoel

My ultimate TBI experience!!!

Well I finally got around to doing something I've been wanting to do for a long time - GRIND DOWN THE DANG THROTTLE BODY!!!

Here is my experience for the first time using a high speed (up to ...
Forum: Electronics
03-05-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My LED instrument panel project!

I don't need to add more lights to the cluster!!!

There was a bad connection and the top left 4 were not lighting at all.

It looks perfect now with the upper part lit up!

Was in awe all over...
Forum: Electronics
02-29-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By jamienoel

Re: My LED instrument panel project!

Thanks!

I'm hoping to be able to do the climate controls within the next few days and will snap some pics when finished.

Everyone I've physically shown this to are generally in awe because it's...
Forum: Electronics
02-25-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By jamienoel

My LED instrument panel project!

Well I finally did the LED conversion! I did not buy the plug in modules from Super Bright LEDs because a friend told me that people were having problems with them going out after a few months. His...
Forum: Cooling
02-10-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,392
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Cooling fan + relay fuse

It has a 20 amp fuse if it's the one for F/P-FAN-C/H.

I'm also going to look into an inline fuse for added safety. I need to solder the wires with the new plug anyway, so it would be the best...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,828
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Crankshaft pulley alignment problem

Below is a pic I snapped with a tape measure in place to show the new distance from the balancer.

See the shiny shims? WOW! Say that fast ten times!!! LOL!

It looks like it's only off about...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,828
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Crankshaft pulley alignment problem

I'm somewhat reluctant to take the shims back off right now, but can try for a warmer day when I have the time. I didn't want to work on it yesterday, but had no choice since It's my only car right...
Forum: Cooling
02-09-2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,392
Posted By jamienoel

Cooling fan + relay fuse

Does anyone have an idea of why the fuse would fail to blow when the belt got wrapped around the fan shaft?

It fried the fan motor, the plug for the fan motor, the relay and melted the relay...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,828
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Crankshaft pulley alignment problem

Does anyone have the correct depth measurements for the original pulley? I'm beginning to think it could be a 94-95 now, but the block casting numbers are the same as the earlier TPI engines even...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2012, 04:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,828
Posted By jamienoel

Crankshaft pulley alignment problem

Last summer I had to change my engine to a 92-93 engine from a 4x4.

I got rid of the bad engine before realizing the serpentine pulley is recessed almost a half inch out of alignment from the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-30-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,173
Posted By jamienoel

Re: 3500 RPM at 65 Mph.

Forgot to mention that the car is an 89. The engine is from a 92.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-30-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,173
Posted By jamienoel

Re: 3500 RPM at 65 Mph.

Oddly enough, I was going to ask you for one because I've been searching around and was overlooking it. :p


I'm hoping that's all it is.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-30-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Intermittent Starter Engagment

Mine started doing that and I just swapped the whole starter out with a $49 reman. You can do the online coupon thing with some parts stores and get it even cheaper.

The solenoid is on the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-30-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,173
Posted By jamienoel

Re: 3500 RPM at 65 Mph.

Awesome! Thank you! :)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-30-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,173
Posted By jamienoel

3500 RPM at 65 Mph.

I'm wondering if my tach is wacky because it shows around 1500 at idle and it does not sound that fast except when the car is cold and then it idles into the 2000's until warm.

It's suppose to be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

No he won't and he just did it to me again the other day when I was at another uncle's and he stopped by. My other uncle has a 99 Malibu that that cam broke on and he was having a difficult time...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

SOLVED!!!!!!!!!

After lots of aggravation and extra money for all the gas it was using, I found the problem!

I tried so many things and I EVEN made my FPR adjustable, which scared the kaka...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2011, 03:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

Well I have somewhat of an update on this aggravating problem.

I advanced the timing and with the breather off and using my hand to test throttle response, noticed gas was leaking over the top of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

And also reset the computer when I was done. :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2011, 01:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

Could this still be the case even though I timed it with a light? It improved a little after putting the 305 spark control module back on, but it did pop once today.


I did not know that. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2011, 04:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

I tried a truck chip many years ago and the check engine light just kept flashing at me while it was running, so I would probably need the whole computer from a truck if it would plug into the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

I put the 305 spark control module back on and it improved, but is still not right.

So I guess I either need a Caprice 350 ECM chip or the 350 ESCM is bad.

I didn't get a chance to pull the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

I used a timing light with the spark advance wire unplugged and then cleared the computer. And of course plugged the wire back together.


I have a new chain and gears.

It has a 350 in it now...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,229
Posted By jamienoel

Fords don't need Mr. Goodwrench!

My uncle is a Ford nut and he keeps telling me this every dang time I have problems and it's driving me insane! Any snappy comebacks so I can shut him up? lol

Also, my car misses really bad,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,773
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Car dies when switching gears?...

Do you have any local transmission shops that do free diagnostics and estimates?

Our local AAMCO used to do free inspections and estimates, but I think they recently started charging.

If the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Vacuum Leak?!?!?!?!?

Try plugging the hose going to the EGR valve to see what happens.

Otherwise, it'll be the same old thing.... Start with the fuel pressure and go from there.

My IAC valve has never failed...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,773
Posted By jamienoel

Re: Car dies when switching gears?...

Torque converter? How's the fluid look/smell?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By jamienoel

Re: i need HELP! car wont crank

Did you make sure the connector on the column that has the rod running to it was correct? You could try swapping it (it's a switch) with your old one. I think it only has two screws/bolts holding...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By jamienoel

Re: strange "wont start" issue 89 L98

I think read somewhere that the oil sending unit can do freaky things with the fuel pump.
Forum: Body
08-06-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 292,030
Posted By jamienoel

Re: The ULTIMATE budget paint job (pic heavy)

Perhaps because it's for wood? http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/rolleye/rolleye0013.gif

If I could get the tractor pain in my color, (bright / ultra blue metallic.) I would do it in a...
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