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Forum: Electronics
05-10-2014, 04:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,034
Posted By djjon76

Re: If Your Horn Fails....

Right... So i have got that bit sorted, but i must be missing something else. Is there a bullet shaped thing that is suppose to go in the lug on the cam before the spring?

What other components...
Forum: Electronics
05-07-2014, 03:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,034
Posted By djjon76

Re: If Your Horn Fails....

Hi all.

For the life of me I can't get my horn wiring right in the steering wheel.
It's doin my head in!

Does anyone have a detailed description / pic of what goes where?
I think I am just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2014, 05:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,974
Posted By djjon76

Re: PCV valve for Edelbrock valve covers

Cool.

Cheers.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,974
Posted By djjon76

Re: PCV valve for Edelbrock valve covers

Cool.

Got that sorted. Now one more question if I may?

Can I just use a vacuum hose from the pcv valve into the bottom of the carby (manifold vacuum)?

The other valve cover has a edelbrock...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,974
Posted By djjon76

PCV valve for Edelbrock valve covers

Hi all.

Silly question of the day. I have Edelbrock covers and want to put back in place the pcv valve. I bought the stock standard valve but of course it is to small to go into the covers. The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 548
Posted By djjon76

Rough / miss on idle. This is what I have replaced

Hi all.

As the subject says, I have a rough idle and an occasional, but constant miss.
I have the following as new:

Distributor - No vacuum advance and is plugged off.
Plugs - RT45s
Leads
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2014, 02:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,100
Posted By djjon76

Re: Confirmation on TCC wiring

Bumpety bump
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-14-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,100
Posted By djjon76

Confirmation on TCC wiring

Hi all.

Just want to confirm how to wire the TCC without the ECM.
After reading on here I am leaning towards this:

Pink wire to brake switch stays as is.
Tan/Blk and Light Blue: do they...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2014, 03:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By djjon76

Re: Help identifying this connector

Cheers.

It's not needed anyway as I've pulled the ECM, but wasn't sure what it was.

Jonno.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2014, 02:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By djjon76

Help identifying this connector

Hi all.

As the title says, it is located right on the bottom of the engine, just in front of the starter motor.

340470

Any ideas?

Cheers.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-09-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 942
Posted By djjon76

Re: Leaking trans fluid.

Very good point Init4fun.... Will check if the ring is tight. We do have the shops, but it's usually not here in Adelaide, would be more likely Melbourne or Sydney.

Cheers.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-09-2013, 01:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 942
Posted By djjon76

Leaking trans fluid.

Hi all.

Any easy quick way to fix a small, but persistent leak from the below pic?
I am guessing this is the speedo cable connection....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By djjon76

Re: Can anyone identify this?

I reckon most of the emission control stuff was removed when it was converted to RHD and being here in South Australia, it ain't needed for tests or anything!
If I remove them, can I also remove the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By djjon76

Can anyone identify this?

Hi all.

I have posted these pics before but I'm still not sure if the pipes are connected as they should be.
Most (if not all) of the emission stuff has been removed from the engine but this...
Forum: Electronics
06-17-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By djjon76

Re: Light Blue wire in C100 connector

I reckon its the choke heater wire. Turn signals work fine. IIRC mine is missing the choke relay in the convenience centre (will double check tomoz). But it still doesn't explain the fact that it...
Forum: Electronics
06-17-2013, 01:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By djjon76

Light Blue wire in C100 connector

Hi all.

Slowly working through the wiring in my '84. Have removed all the ECM stuff succesfully and this has cleared up my access to the C100 connector.

I have located a Light Blue wire that...
Forum: Electronics
06-12-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By djjon76

Re: Control power door locks via pc

Fair point...

I only picked on the doors as an example of how to wire in the relay.
I probably should of picked something a bit simplier ;)
Forum: Electronics
06-12-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By djjon76

Control power door locks via pc

Hi all.

I have a relay board that is controlled by my pc.
Eventually I want to be able to use my smart phone to control the relays and these relays to control various bits of the car.

But to...
Forum: Electronics
05-29-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By djjon76

Re: ECM harness layout 84

Bump
Forum: Electronics
05-27-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By djjon76

ECM harness layout 84

Hi all.

Does anyone have a pic (or point me in the right direction) of the ECM wiring as it would look out of the car (Carby auto '84 T/A)?

I have removed the ECM itself, got the wiring out of...
Forum: Carburetors
05-24-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By djjon76

Re: Normal Idle speed

It does. But only while it is in drive.
Forum: Carburetors
05-24-2013, 02:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By djjon76

Re: Normal Idle speed

Yeah. It has 650. But that's in drive. Im just curious what people think it should be in park.
Forum: Carburetors
05-23-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,563
Posted By djjon76

Re: Rochester CCC to Holley Carb?

Howdy.
I can tell ya on my '84 that disconnecting the ecm made no difference to my gauges other than the check engine light staying on... Removing the globe fixed that!
:-)
Forum: Carburetors
05-23-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,563
Posted By djjon76

Re: Rochester CCC to Holley Carb?

Howdy.
I can tell ya on my '84 that disconnecting the ecm made no difference to my gauges other than the check engine light staying on... Removing the globe fixed that!
:-)
Forum: Carburetors
05-23-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By djjon76

Normal Idle speed

Hi all. Just a quick one. Whats a normal idol, in neutral, for an auto 84?

I'm guessing around 800-850 as it is meant to drop to 650 in drive.

Cheers.

Jonno.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By djjon76

Re: Part identification

Cheers. I am guessing it is useless now that I don't have the computer hooked up?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By djjon76

Re: Part identification

Think I've worked it out.... It's the vacuum hose for the hood lourve thing.
Not sure if the relay next to it has anything to do with that as well though.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By djjon76

Re: Part identification

I should clarify.... The vacuum tube wasn't actually connected to anything before i pulled it. It just had a t piece in the end. The relay thing was connected but I've got no idea what it was / is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By djjon76

Re: Part identification

Well, its not made any difference to the running, so its coming out :-)
I am guessing as well, that as I now have no need for the ECM, that most other stuff on the firewall can come out. The Mass...
Forum: Carburetors
05-05-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By djjon76

Is this a vacuum port for Dizzy

Hi all.

Can anyone confirm it the vacuum hose i have attached to the Carb is in the right position?

Just runs from Carb to Distributor. Its the one right at the bottom.349442

Cheers.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By djjon76

Part identification

Hi all.

Can anyone ID the below?
As I have changed to non CC setup, I am wondering if this is needed? It doesn't seemed to of effected the car with it off.

Cheers.
349443
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 673
Posted By djjon76

Spark Plug Condition

Hi all.
I have just changed my dizzy to a normal advance unit from the CC one (the carb was already changed).

Anyway, looking at the spark plugs I am guessing the below is so Black because the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By djjon76

Re: Vacuum tube for Distributor

Will do. What type of tubing is it though?
Is it just stuff similar to the washer nozzle stuff?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By djjon76

Vacuum tube for Distributor

Hi all.

As I now have my new dizzy and the previous one was a CC unit. What can I use for the vacuum tube? I also need to find a spot to connect it to (I might have the connection on the carby...
Forum: Body
12-20-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,048
Posted By djjon76

Re: My bad day

:doh:
Not good. Hopefully you can get it back on the road soon.
Forum: Body
12-19-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By djjon76

Re: Hood spring not centered on slam panel

Will do. Whats the easiest way to adjust the hood and generally how much adjustment do you get?
Forum: Body
12-19-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By djjon76

Re: Hood spring not centered on slam panel

Something I just noticed though... When the hood is closed the pointy bit of the hood pretty much lines up with the pointy bit of the slam panel. Maybe out by about .5cm, which I'm sure i should be...
Forum: Body
12-18-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By djjon76

Re: Hood spring not centered on slam panel

AFAIK, it hadn't been in an accident and nothing else indicates (at least to me) that it had. How much adjustment is in the hood bolts? When it is shut it is closer to the passenger side fender than...
Forum: Body
12-18-2012, 03:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By djjon76

Re: Hood spring not centered on slam panel

Hi all.

Finally took a photo. This shows the spring off centre to the left.
Any suggestions?
357077

Also, the LHS side headlight has had a plastic bit snap and the PO has botched it by...
Forum: Body
11-30-2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By djjon76

Re: Hood spring not centered on slam panel

The spring doesn't look bent. Its more that it looks like the hood needs to move over.
Forum: Body
11-29-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By djjon76

Hood spring not centered on slam panel

Hi all.
My hood spring sits (as you look at the car), just off centre to the left of the raised circle bit on the slam panel, probably by about half an inch. Hence the hood latch is also off, but is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By djjon76

Re: A few pics and questions

Can I use this port that has the pipe that feeds back into itself for the dizzy (what was this used for in the first place?). Also whats the Red plastic wire thing that goes in below the Carb and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2012, 05:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By djjon76

Re: A few pics and questions

Just another question. When I get the vacuum dizzy, where does the vacuum hose connect? I have asked before and wasn't 100% where it needed to go? Does anyone have a pic showing me where it goes or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-05-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By djjon76

Re: A few pics and questions

No diss taken :-) Will check that web site out.
Damon.... I'll check that out and see what i come up with.
Aren't these cars fun :-p
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By djjon76

Re: A few pics and questions

Yeah the Blue and White ones are temporary ones that I have put in to make sure the fans and water gauge work. I'm going to have to remove the plastic coiling around the other wires so I can try and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By djjon76

Re: Small Body To Big Body In Car Distributor Swap

Sounds good. Only problem i might have is the distance issue. Don't forget im in Australia!
But I'll contact / checkout website regardless and go from there.

Cheers.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By djjon76

Re: A few pics and questions

As promised all, here are a few pics of the wires.
Everything has been moved to the RHS and as you can see in the last photo the LHS side pretty clear.

If anyone can workout whats going on with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By djjon76

Re: A few pics and questions

Fair point. Its just going to be a fun job working it all out.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By djjon76

Re: Small Body To Big Body In Car Distributor Swap

Sounds great! The carb that's on it right now is from an Australian V8 from the late 70's. So i might even swap that out as well as the dizzy. Any recommendations as to a good combo of carb and...
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