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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-14-2006, 12:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 886
Posted By 88TAJeff

$ 50.00 shipped to Canada?

$ 50.00 shipped to Canada?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-13-2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By 88TAJeff

About the TPI throttle body, will you ship to...

About the TPI throttle body, will you ship to Canada? Also, where are you located?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2006, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 434
Posted By 88TAJeff

Steering column at firewall

I have a little play where the steering column comes out of the firewall. The dealer says that's a bearing and it's 47.00 for the part, plus 18.00 for the holder. Has anyone had this apart ? It looks...
Forum: TPI
03-29-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,350
Posted By 88TAJeff

On my car they are the same

On my car they are the same
Forum: DIY PROM
03-28-2006, 10:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By 88TAJeff

Are those the original injectors? maybe they're...

Are those the original injectors? maybe they're leaking/ dirty. Mine were leaking so bad that I could hear them 'hissing' through the throttle body after I shut the engine off.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-20-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By 88TAJeff

http://www.moates.net/fileman/

http://www.moates.net/fileman/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88TAJeff

Here's what I took out of the heads (minus what's...

Here's what I took out of the heads (minus what's on my car and spread all over the garage walls). Sorry I got no pics of the heads yet. I was going to take some when I finished, but I had to get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-31-2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88TAJeff

Sofa, hasn't been rebuilt as far as I know, lady...

Sofa, hasn't been rebuilt as far as I know, lady drove it for about 10 years before I got it and it only has 100,000 miles on it now. She also kept all the reciepts. What do you mean hosed?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-31-2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88TAJeff

Ok, I'm almost done porting these things. I've...

Ok, I'm almost done porting these things. I've noticed that most guys smooth out the edges of the square spark plug boss in the combustion chamber. Is this necessary, and is it to stop detonation ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88TAJeff

I need to clean these heads off before I start...

I need to clean these heads off before I start porting. Can I just use engine degreaser? any other recommendations?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2006, 10:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88TAJeff

081

081
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88TAJeff

Last one.

Last one.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2006, 12:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88TAJeff

The one with the crap stuck in it.

The one with the crap stuck in it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2006, 12:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88TAJeff

pics of heads, pistons- pls take a look!

Pulled the heads off my '88 305 TPI auto today. My plan is to port the heads a little ( I have the SA kit, die grinder), have new springs & valves/ seals installed along with a 3 angle valve job. ...
Forum: TPI
11-27-2005, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By 88TAJeff

Thanks for you reply Vader, it turned out that...

Thanks for you reply Vader, it turned out that there must've been something wrong with the valve. I replaced it, and all is well. Thanks.
Forum: DIY PROM
11-09-2005, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,460
Posted By 88TAJeff

TCC unlock on decel - DFCO

I'm trying to get a little less engine braking when I'm in DFCO. On the hwy when DFCO starts in 4th, if I tap the brake, I can feel the TCC unlock, and I can see on the scan that the rpm's dropoff...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2005, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By 88TAJeff

The tranny shifts are controlled via the TV cable...

The tranny shifts are controlled via the TV cable attached to your throttle body. The TC lockup is controlled by the computer. I guess you'll have to find a way to attach the TV cable to the carb...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2005, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,970
Posted By 88TAJeff

What if you just grind the end right off the...

What if you just grind the end right off the bolt? Once the alt. is out itll be easy to get the bolt out W/ some visegrips.
Forum: DIY PROM
11-05-2005, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,360
Posted By 88TAJeff

that table doesn't exist in $6E. You might try...

that table doesn't exist in $6E. You might try tuning with the MAF tables. What worked for me so far, was to play with the injector constant to get most blm's around 128, then adjust the 1st few...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-05-2005, 12:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 806
Posted By 88TAJeff

DFCO IAC control $6E ARAP

I'm into DFCO adjustments and I'd like to make the transitions in & out to be smooth, but there is quite a bit of engine brake effect. I've played with timing, increasing the areas when in decel, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2005, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 557
Posted By 88TAJeff

Lawn spork? what's that? I bought a motor like...

Lawn spork? what's that?
I bought a motor like that when I was young, had a hole in the piston.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2005, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By 88TAJeff

Welcome to the boards! If the car smokes on...

Welcome to the boards!
If the car smokes on startup only, it's most likely the seals. Apparently, it's not a real tough job, have to do mine soon too.
I plan to rent a compressor, and get the...
Forum: TPI
10-25-2005, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,662
Posted By 88TAJeff

I had the exact same prob. so I took the TB to a...

I had the exact same prob. so I took the TB to a local auto electric place that said they could do it. When done, it actually had MORE play than when I brought it in. The only good news is that the...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-19-2005, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

AFR during the event is 14.71 in the datalog, and...

AFR during the event is 14.71 in the datalog, and not in hwy mode, happens at any speed, only at low throttle position, usually about 1.8-2.8 %. As soon as I change the throttle up or down, O2 acts...
Forum: Electronics
10-18-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 512
Posted By 88TAJeff

Do you have any amps on the system? If so,...

Do you have any amps on the system? If so, usually the remote wire powers them. Set the Doohickey on the " Ohms" setting to test the wires.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-15-2005, 06:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,276
Posted By 88TAJeff

He does....

He does....
Forum: DIY PROM
10-14-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

For example, an occasion where O2 drops slowly...

For example, an occasion where O2 drops slowly from 9 to get stuck on 4 for 8 seconds, BLM stays at 128, BPW varies from 1.65 - 1.94. No other values are doing anything strange at all. Could the...
Forum: TPI
10-13-2005, 11:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,190
Posted By 88TAJeff

I second the ford injectors. Sometimes you can...

I second the ford injectors. Sometimes you can get lucky and get some ' take out' injectors for an unreal price. Got mine for like 50.00 !
Forum: DIY PROM
10-13-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

OK just one more development on my last scan of...

OK just one more development on my last scan of the evening... I noticed that the O2 only locks up at really low, constant throttle - around 4.7 % or less, and when I either jab the trrottle, or let...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-13-2005, 10:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

Could it be that I need a heated O2? I have...

Could it be that I need a heated O2? I have stock manifolds, but no cat, and Hooker catback. I thought I only needed a heated O2 if I had headers....
Forum: DIY PROM
10-13-2005, 10:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

RBob, yes I'm running '165 , $6E , ARAP with ford...

RBob, yes I'm running '165 , $6E , ARAP with ford 19 # inj's. Stock FPR . The inj PW doesn't seem to do anything strange when this happens, acts as it normally would with throttle input. Matter of...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-12-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

RBob, thanks for the reply, I have DFCO disabled,...

RBob, thanks for the reply, I have DFCO disabled, however - until I figure out how to make it work properly.
Forum: DIY PROM
10-12-2005, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

ok new sensor, problem still persists. Today it...

ok new sensor, problem still persists. Today it got stuck at 13mv for about 6 sec. It gets stuck at low values anywhee from 4 to 50 mv. What else could it be? btw the car is hot and in closed loop...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2005, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By 88TAJeff

Yup. You're old school allright. You might want...

Yup. You're old school allright. You might want to check the inital timing if you have a timing light. There is a timing bypass connector you have to disconnect, first, though, it's right by the...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-07-2005, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

I have one that I bought for about 30.00 CAD and...

I have one that I bought for about 30.00 CAD and it never flexes... might try some WD-40 or something.....
Forum: DIY PROM
10-07-2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

Justlearning, is that a socket you bought, or did...

Justlearning, is that a socket you bought, or did you make it?
Grumpy, no I don't have headers, and the car was hot in the scan. Guess I'll go get a new O2.. Thanks for the replies.
Forum: DIY PROM
10-07-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By 88TAJeff

o2 mv not normal ?

I noticed on my scan- when I'm at low throt. 4- 6 % the mv will go down to the 50's and stay there for around 20 sec... then when I get back on the gas the sensor ' wakes up' and acts more normally...
Forum: Car Audio
10-05-2005, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 566
Posted By 88TAJeff

Yes build a box, no you don't really need to...

Yes build a box, no you don't really need to stuff it.
Forum: Electronics
10-02-2005, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 617
Posted By 88TAJeff

You can control the fan turn on temp in the...

You can control the fan turn on temp in the chip.. if you are burning chips. Otherwise, replacing the thermo switch in the head might do it for you. The only thing you might not want the fan running...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-01-2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By 88TAJeff

As for the surging, my car had that for 4 years,...

As for the surging, my car had that for 4 years, bucking at light load, low rpm. I checked every possible thing you can imagine. Turned out to be a large transition in the stock timing table-...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-01-2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By 88TAJeff

IMO the only way to fix that prob -which I had...

IMO the only way to fix that prob -which I had myself - is to start burning your own chips. You're way lean.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By 88TAJeff

When the AC isn't on, there is no load on the...

When the AC isn't on, there is no load on the engine.
Forum: TPI
09-29-2005, 09:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,190
Posted By 88TAJeff

Are you getting any spark?

Are you getting any spark?
Forum: Electronics
09-28-2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By 88TAJeff

Well, I'd def like the v-belts more than the...

Well, I'd def like the v-belts more than the examination! :doh:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2005, 11:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 794
Posted By 88TAJeff

Ummm.... maybe I should rephrase that. I don't go...

Ummm.... maybe I should rephrase that. I don't go beyond 5000 on the street, and no not b/c I'm getting coil bind. The motor doesn't shut down, it just doesn't keep making more power. Yes the cam is...
Forum: Car Audio
09-27-2005, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,798
Posted By 88TAJeff

Believe it or not, you can run a couple of...

Believe it or not, you can run a couple of regular wires for rca cables, as long as they are on the opposite side of the car as the power. I've tried this and got no noise whatsoever.
IMHO those...
Forum: TPI
09-27-2005, 10:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,190
Posted By 88TAJeff

See those nice rusty bolts holding down that...

See those nice rusty bolts holding down that ignition control module? might want to take them out and clean them off, I think they provide ground for the ICM. I've had plenty of module probs. ...
Forum: TPI
09-27-2005, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By 88TAJeff

Buzzing 'vac control' near EVAP

Just as title, the vac control - the disc shaped thing W/ 3 vac lines into it that connects to the EVAP canister is buzzing at idle. When I give it any throttle at all, it stops buzzing. What could...
Forum: Electronics
09-27-2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By 88TAJeff

Trust me, you won't spend a fortune to get a good...

Trust me, you won't spend a fortune to get a good used delete pulley from the wrecker. They usually even have them all on a shelf somewhere. Mine was 20.00 CAD.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2005, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 794
Posted By 88TAJeff

FWIW, I have been using a .480 / .487 cam W/...

FWIW, I have been using a .480 / .487 cam W/ stock springs for over 4 yrs now with no coil bind, however I stay away from 5000 RPM - there's nothing up there anyway.
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