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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,961
Posted By camarohelp

Re: No start condition

Now I had a similar problem in my 86 trans am just two weeks ago. The car would crank, there was spark, and fuel, but it wouldn't even sputter.

In my case, I had replaced the distributor cap and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,961
Posted By camarohelp

Re: No start condition

Oddly enough, searching for "crank disable relay" on google brings up my old post from 2007 when I asked about it. I called it that because the odd name in the VATS bypass instructions stuck with me...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,961
Posted By camarohelp

Re: No start condition

For what it's worth, you can probably rule out VATS. I had intermittent VATS problems in my 92 camaro, and every time it would happen, the red or orange (been a few years, can't remember) "SECURITY"...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,593
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Have spark, have fuel, won't start

If anyone was keeping track, after replacing the distributor, it turned out to indeed be the timing. Apparently I had it just wrong enough that the engine wouldn't even sputter.

Not sure how I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,593
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Have spark, have fuel, won't start

Replaced the ignition module. Still nothing. Just a very slight hint of a sputter.

Pickup coil tested at 800 ohms.

I think all that's left at this point is to replace the entire distributor and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,593
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Have spark, have fuel, won't start

I rreeaaallly hope you're onto something. I pulled mine off a little while ago. Vatozone gave me the wrong replacement. I'll have to get a ride to have it tested tomorrow.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Part identification

On my todo list. The alarm was disconnected long ago...piece of junk, courtesy of the PO.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Part identification

Thanks, guys.

I'm a little confused though. I'm running an edelbrock performer carb, as far as I know there's nothing electrical controlling the engine.

Does the sensor still perform some kind...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By camarohelp

Part identification

Does anyone know what this relay powers? It appears to be actuated by a vacuum line which runs to the intake manifold. The vacuum line is broken.

Bonus if this is something that would keep an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,593
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Have spark, have fuel, won't start

Cleaned the carb. Nothing obviously wrong with it, floats within spec. Replaced all spark plugs and wires. Nothing.

Old plugs were worn out, and fouled out, some smelled of fuel, others were dry....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,593
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Have spark, have fuel, won't start

Just installed a new coil. Verified blue spark again, this time from a different distributor lead. Still nothing.

The butterfly valves in the carb are actuating. I noticed that the accelerator...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,593
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Have spark, have fuel, won't start

Yes it does. I verified spark by popping the plug wire off of the #2 plug, putting it onto a new spark plug, grounding the body of the plug, and cranking the engine. I was able to see a clear blue...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,195
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Please please help

You said the fuel pump fuse was bad, and now even after replacing it you don't hear the pump come on.

Sounds like you might have a loose/frayed wire somewhere, causing a short. That would explain...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,593
Posted By camarohelp

Have spark, have fuel, won't start

I'm totally stumped.

86 trans am, 305, edelbrock performer carb.

I replaced the distributor rotor and cap, and now the car won't start. I've checked and rechecked the firing order, verified...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By camarohelp

Hydraulic Clutch?

Did 86 TAs come with the option of a hydraulic clutch?
Forum: Body
08-24-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Body Measurements

Found it after a quick search. Never mind!
Forum: Body
08-24-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By camarohelp

Body Measurements

So my 92 Z28 died a few years ago, and now that I'm finishing school I'm going to be taking it out of storage and dropping a new engine into the frame.

The problem was that while I owned it, I...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-29-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By camarohelp

Creating a Definition File

Where does someone start in interpreting a .bin file? That's something I haven't quite found any information for yet.

Is it black magic? Do people have access to technical information from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2012, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 456
Posted By camarohelp

'86 T/A Brake Pads

So I'm working on my brother's '86 T/A, replacing the rear rotors/calipers/pads (all stock, had a hell of a time removing the rotors)

The calipers do not have hollow pistons, they have are the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 893
Posted By camarohelp

Ticking under load

Hey everyone,

The engine in my brother's 86 TA (305, manual) makes a ticking noise, but only under load and at low RPM, from around 1000-2000.

Any idea as to what it could be?
Forum: Carburetors
01-22-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Carb Installation Trouble

While I'm here, I'm wondering what the purge does. My guess is that it has to do with trapping vapors from evaporated fuel, is that right?
Forum: Carburetors
01-22-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By camarohelp

Carb Installation Trouble

Hey everyone
I'm trying to install a new Holley Quadrajet on my brother's 1986 Trans Am, which still has all emissions equipment. I have a couple of issues.

1. The carburetor instructions...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 48,744
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Another WON'T START story. Help!

In regards to your private message regarding VATS

I do not suspect that your problem is with the Anti Theft System. Here is why:

1. You did not mention your orange security light. Normally...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By camarohelp

Re: Brake Piston

Ah thanks. I'll get on that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2009, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By camarohelp

Brake Piston

My brother has an 86 TA with four wheel disk brakes. Is there some trick to bottoming out the pistons? We spent a good amount time of trying, but to no avail. Do I need to do anything with the...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-14-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By camarohelp

Re: TunerPro noob

Problem solved. Thanks a lot!
Forum: DIY PROM
11-14-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By camarohelp

TunerPro noob

How do I get the super_8dm.ECU file to work with TunerPro? When I try to load it (select XDF) nothing happens. Is there some special way to load ECU definitions? I have no problems loading .XDF files.
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