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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

Re: I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

Update.

I went out this morning and tried some stuff (typing as I try to catch my breath from all the yoga I had to do). The problem started on the passenger side, which I had changed first. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

Re: I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

I ran out of time last night. I did pull the #2 plug and it was all wet. I cleaned it up with some carb cleaner and re-installed.

Just for fun, I put the timing light inductor on each plug wire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-05-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

Re: I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

I threw a timing light on it this morning. With electronics plugged into the distributor, and the clamp on the #1 plug, I don't see any timing mark. If I unplug the pigtail to the dist, I still see...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

Re: I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

Darn it, that's what I was thinking. So, I replaced it with a new one this morning. Started the car and it ran beautifully. Turned it off to put everything back together, grabbed a water and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

Re: I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

Yes, I do. I can check the timing when I get home from work and report what it looks like. It may or may not be running rough. but I can check it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

Re: I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

Just a follow up question, because that's how my luck goes.

I noticed that the #2 wire had a burn mark in it, so I decided to go ahead and replace plugs and wires (just over 30k miles, but it is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

Re: I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

Turns out that none of the plug wires on the diver side were going to the correct cylinder as far as the number on the wire indicated. Passenger side looked fine. I rerouted the wire and set them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

Re: I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

OMG! I finally figured it out, and it's stupid!

I looked at the wires on the cap, and they were numbered, so I pulled them without really examining. Well, someone must have done a crappy wire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

Re: I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

Starting fluid does not help. Nothing happens, just cranking. If I move the plugs 2 places over counter-clockwise I get some noise, but nothing like starting. That puts the #1 plug wire in the 4:00...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Acroyer

I only look pathetic - really! Plug wires and Coil

Ok, so I have an 86 with the LG4 carb'd 305 engine. I replaced the ECM recently and it has been running like a champ! Very smoothly, slightly faster than a turtle with rheumatism.

It's just that...
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-02-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Code 53 Blues

Thanks! I was thinking about the EGR. Not sure how to dummy it up, so I'll take a look at the wiring diagram.

Thanks for the PDF, too!
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-02-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By Acroyer

Code 53 Blues

Hey guys.

Yep, I have done a search! Most code 53 threads deal with cars that have fuel injections.

I have an '86 Trans Am with the carb (LG4). My car is showing a code 53 and my first...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-16-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 45,664
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Thirdgen Ranch? CROOKS

My bank ended up refunding my money after I submitted a complaint. It was past the 90 day mark usual for credit cards, but since I used my debit card, they pursued it. Took a while, but I did get...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-26-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Maybe ECM issue?

Well, I went out to check everything over again, and decided to crown myself "King of Assuming the Worst."

I had a blown ECM fuse. Replaced it, and now it runs great again.

And yep, it has the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-13-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Maybe ECM issue?

Well, that wasn't it after all.
I did notice that when I drive around and the car's temp gets to that first mark on the gauge, everything is fine. Stop and go traffic seems to be the issue. When...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-13-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Maybe ECM issue?

Sometimes it's the simplest things. I finally got some time to give everything a good looking over, and it turns out that the brake booster line going to the carb was loose. Really loose! I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-12-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By Acroyer

Maybe ECM issue?

'86 Trans AM, 305 carb'd. Under 30K miles.

I'm still working on replacing stuff that dried out, failed, and whatnot while previous owner had it stored.

Recently, I had the cat converter...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-05-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,647
Posted By Acroyer

Re: What do you need? I’ve parted over 40 cars...

Do you happen to have a dash cluster with an 85mph speedo, where the odometer/trip meter actually work? For a firebird ('86 Trans Am). I stabbed the trip meter reset stick a little too hard and...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-25-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 45,664
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Thirdgen Ranch? CROOKS

I filled out the 7 page complaint form at the Internet Crimes page of the FBI. Unfortunately, like most law enforcement agencies, I have no idea if they will act upon any information I gave them. ...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-19-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 45,664
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Thirdgen Ranch? CROOKS

The police department is really unlikely to do anything. So, instead, I am going to report him to the FBI page on Internet Crimes.

https://www.ic3.gov/

And the BBB
...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-19-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 45,664
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Thirdgen Ranch? CROOKS

It's weird. I see people who have had good experiences, and folks who have had bad. Usually it's the folks who have had bad ones that post about it, so there are probably many more good experiences...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-17-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 45,664
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Thirdgen Ranch? CROOKS

Darn it... I wish I had read this thread before ordering. I put in an order for cross-laced wheels on 3/1. Several weeks later, Beth contacted me to ask about the paint for the center, so I thought...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 835
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Baffled: Car keeps stalling

Well, this is embarrassing. Yep, car runs just fine hooked up to a 2.5 gallon fuel can. I crawled under the car to look for breaks or bulges in the lines, and saw nothing weird.

So, I dumped...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 835
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Baffled: Car keeps stalling

Hooked up a gas can to the pump and after a few seconds the engine fired right up. So, we know the pump to the carb is working. Next step is to crawl under, which I'll do when I get off work...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 835
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Baffled: Car keeps stalling

Well, I was checking underneath to see if anything was hanging weird or otherwise out of place, and saw nothing obvious. Starts with a dribble of gas in the carb, but not at all otherwise, now, even...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 835
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Baffled: Car keeps stalling

I let it idle while I mowed the lawn. I came back at around the 22 minutes mark and it had died. I hopped in, got it to start for about 2 seconds, then again for 1 second, and now it just cranks with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 835
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Baffled: Car keeps stalling

I'll start it up tonight and let it run a little, maybe 20 minute or so. last time I tried to drive it, I idled for about 5-10 minutes and drove about 100 yards when it choked and died.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 835
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Baffled: Car keeps stalling

I did order a new OEM ignition control module. Long ago I remember those burning out due to under-hood heat and causing similar problems. Might as well change it anyway, since I have plugs, wire, cap...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 835
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Baffled: Car keeps stalling

N00b's go-to guess? Really? Next you're going to ruin my day and tell me that it isn't gremlins, either...

Actually, what I was thinking is maybe I hit a bump on the highway, and this car that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 835
Posted By Acroyer

Baffled: Car keeps stalling

I had to get a tow home the other day, which always puts me in a bad mood...

Anyway, '86 Trans Am with the carb and mechanical fuel pump.. The car will sit and idle just fine when it's cool. It...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Push the gas pedal, no acceleration

So, here's an update, finally: I got a new catalytic converter, direct bolt on, off of eBay, of all places. Black, powdery garbage that looked like old charcoal poured out of the old cat.

New cat...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Push the gas pedal, no acceleration

I'll have to check the fuel lines to see if there are any other filters besides the one in the quadrajet. That one is new. I went ahead and ordered a Flowmaster cat. Even if that's not the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Push the gas pedal, no acceleration

Everything seems to run fine in park. I will definitely do the CAT check, probably tomorrow. I was thinking with such low mileage (28,089) that the cat should be fine. But, you never know.

Thanks,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Push the gas pedal, no acceleration

That didn't work. Partial throttle is ok, full throttle sucks. I give up.

I'm just going to drop a blown 383 with a TH400 in it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Push the gas pedal, no acceleration

It looks like the end of my TV cable is buggered up. When I tried to do an adjustment again, it just popped off. I have another one around here somewhere, I think. All my problems could be from an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Push the gas pedal, no acceleration

The engine is running fine. Part throttle also works just fine. Shifts are a little hard, but it works. Full throttle does nothing but make noise! RPMs will go up, but the car maintains its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By Acroyer

Push the gas pedal, no acceleration

My love/hate relationship with my '86 Trans Am is slowing leaning more towards the hate side lately. It's the carb'd 305 engine, automatic.

Initially, I replaced the carb, and it ran great, even...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-22-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,184
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Parting Out 1989 Firebird Formula

Would you happen to have the wrap-around rear spoiler?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 943
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Opinion to Engine Swap or Not

Good point.

Since I will most likely be keeping converter lockup, I might go with the 3.73 gears. I anticipate some highway miles once in a while, but most of it will be city driving. So, maybe...
Forum: History / Originality
11-02-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,724
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Let's talk about 85-90 2 tone Trans Ams with the silver GFX.

Does anyone have a source for the WW2 paint? I need to do some touch-up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 943
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Opinion to Engine Swap or Not

I appreciate everybody's input. This is actually my 6th Firebird, in my somewhat long list of "high performance" cars I've owned. I plan to keep this one, I think. It will be strictly a good weather...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 943
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Opinion to Engine Swap or Not

Thanks for all of the replies, guys. I am thinking about doing a gear swap in the rear end and making sure that the engine and carb are all tuned up correctly. Full exhaust is already on the radar.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2021, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 943
Posted By Acroyer

Opinion to Engine Swap or Not

Hi everybody,

Not too long ago, I picked up a 1986 Trans Am with the LG4 engine. After driving it a bit, it now has 28,016 miles on it. Other than a few minor issues from being so old and just...
Forum: Carburetors
09-18-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Shuddering Sometimes with "new" carb

Well, I got a little adventurous today and decided to rebuild my old carb. I did the top end, anyway. I also discovered that one of the hangers on the secondaries was bent way up, so the metering...
Forum: Fabrication
09-17-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,342
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Gauging Interest - 3D Printed Parts

Old thread, I know. But, mentioning 3D printing: what I would like to see is some kind of seat belt bracket that bolts to the seat back at the same attachment point as stock, but drops the seat...
Forum: Carburetors
09-11-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Shuddering Sometimes with "new" carb

Driving me crazy! I would blame timing, but with the old carb it idles fine. I did take it out this morning, and drove it around. The idle in park was 1k and in drive was around 750 or so, and I...
Forum: Carburetors
09-10-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By Acroyer

Re: Shuddering Sometimes with "new" carb

Stock ccm distributor, without the vacuum canister.
Forum: Carburetors
09-10-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By Acroyer

Shuddering Sometimes with "new" carb

Hi guys,

So, I have this '86 Trans Am with the 5.0 in it. I bought it about a month ago with just under 27K miles on it. Driving it 4 hours home, I noticed no power and a hesitation when coming...
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