87 305 carburetor sensor questions
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87 305 carburetor sensor questions
Just got a cam sensor failure code on the OBD reader. I dont know what it takes to fix the problem or where the sensor is even located.
Any help? Is this a common problem?
Any help? Is this a common problem?
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Re: 87 305 carburetor sensor questions
Your car doesn't have a cam sensor. Those codes don't always mean the same thing; different systems use the same code to mean different things. In these cars, the CC Q-Jets, TBI, & TPI all can have different meanings for the same code. The 6-cyl versions probably do too but I don't know anything at all about them except that some people claim they exist.
There's a list of codes on this site. https://www.thirdgen.org/service-eng...t-error-codes/
I strongly recommend NOT using a "code reader" of that sort, but rather, use the paper clip method.
There's a list of codes on this site. https://www.thirdgen.org/service-eng...t-error-codes/
I strongly recommend NOT using a "code reader" of that sort, but rather, use the paper clip method.
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Re: 87 305 carburetor sensor questions
that code will trip if the motor is ever run with the EST wire disconnected, which has to be done to set timing for example.
reset it, see if it stays gone.
reset it, see if it stays gone.
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Re: 87 305 carburetor sensor questions
it's pretty 'safe' to drive with the EST code set.
even if the EST has failed (like in disconnected) the ignition control module has some rudimentary timing advance built in.
this advance can be observed with a timing light. with EST disconnected (such as when setting timing) bump your rpm's up to 1500 or so and you'll see a jump in timing. it's a step increase.
not ideal for the motor but not inherently dangerous. it's a 'limp home' feature.
even if the EST has failed (like in disconnected) the ignition control module has some rudimentary timing advance built in.
this advance can be observed with a timing light. with EST disconnected (such as when setting timing) bump your rpm's up to 1500 or so and you'll see a jump in timing. it's a step increase.
not ideal for the motor but not inherently dangerous. it's a 'limp home' feature.
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Re: 87 305 carburetor sensor questions
The engine in my 84 Jimmy came to me with an Edelbrock carb, a large cap distributor with EST, and no computer (removed). It blew the HG's, hydrolocked, and threw a rod through the side of the block. Likely because it was towing a flatbed with improper timing.
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Re: 87 305 carburetor sensor questions
or maybe it was the edelbrock carb....
but yes, with the est no longer providing 'proper' timing control you'll eat fuel and likely run hot, especially under load
but yes, with the est no longer providing 'proper' timing control you'll eat fuel and likely run hot, especially under load
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oh and i had an 85 jimmy at one time, with the 2.8
miss that slow work horse
miss that slow work horse
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it was an S15
forgot they were still making the full size jimmies back then!
forgot they were still making the full size jimmies back then!
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