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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Won't rev past 3000 RPM

Well I followed suggestions in other threads and so far....
I have a 1992 Z28 305 TPI that won't rev past 3000 RPM in park.
I replaced the fuel filter, the pressure and timing seems to be OK.
I was told to clean the MAF sensor, so I tried to find it (thanks Haines) and ended up taking the throttle body off only to discover there is no MAF! Now I have the throttle body in my hand and all I have is a throttle position sensor that I don't know how to check and filthy coolant soleniod poppet valve that I don't know what it does or is supposed to or how to test it.
So, I have two questions.
How do I test the parts I dissasembled?
If they are OK what else can I check that would cause the low revs at WOT?
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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Re: Won't rev past 3000 RPM

you have a map sensor not a maf its on your plenuem near the back.. if you look it the thirdgen tech area it will explain how to check your tps

ps you have a 305 engine not a 302... check your sign
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Re: Won't rev past 3000 RPM

The TPS checks OK. Cleaned the valve. Gotta put it back together then I'll start teaaring down the back end of that pretty aluminum thingy next.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Re: Won't rev past 3000 RPM

How old is your cat converter under the car?
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Re: Won't rev past 3000 RPM

Haven't a clue. I think once I put the throttle body back together I am going to disconnect the converter and see how it runs. I know they get clogged sometimes. Thanks for the reminder. Easier than playing with them fiddly bits under the hood.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Re: Won't rev past 3000 RPM

Fuel pressure pegs the needle (25+) on my guage even at WOT. Guessing the fuel pump is OK.
Timing and vacuum advance are good.
Guess I'll have to use the air chisel to remove the converter.
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