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Forum: Cooling
03-10-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

Update:

the four seasons # 36666 does appear to be working. It’s doing its job, it fits fine with one exception. The little plastic fin on the side that is used to make sure the plug is aligned is...
Forum: Cooling
03-04-2024, 12:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

Okay I ordered A four seasons # 36666 (not the 36669) hoping that will do the trick
Forum: Cooling
03-02-2024, 12:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

I have a 1990 formula. I checked the Illustrated parts catalog and it shows that 88-90 V8's have the same A/c system. Then 91-91 it completely changed and is way way different. Well my 1990 formula...
Forum: Cooling
03-01-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

I got a similar cut out switch that wires into the high side port that will be wired. I will play with it, but it sounds like youre telling me i can wire that in series with the cycle switch in the...
Forum: Cooling
03-01-2024, 02:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

Hey thanks for the response. So are you saying that I should stick with the original part number for the Fan cut-in switch from the R12 system to the now r134a system? Im losing the old high presuer...
Forum: Cooling
02-29-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

yeah that’s a good idea. I’m converting my system from r12 to r134 anyways so maybe that’s the move to make anyways. It would be a better pressure sensitivity to activate my secondary fan right?
...
Forum: Cooling
02-29-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

unfortunately that doesn’t seem to be it either. That’s the one that is embedded into the back of the AC compressor, not threaded into the High pressure line.
Forum: Cooling
02-29-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

Thanks for the response. Im not against anything on rock auto. just looking for an alternative part. The delco 15-2151 that you mentioned is a different part. Thats the A/C compressor Clutch Switch...
Forum: Cooling
02-29-2024, 01:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By MarksmanB

Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

Hey! Any help or input would be much appreciated. so Ive searched the entire website and I have a question that no one else has asked. I need to replace my A/C fan control pressure switch, engine...
Forum: Cooling
02-18-2024, 02:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: A/c grinding noise

Hey! I hate to revive this thread but im having the same exact issue that you mentioned. I installed a brand new compressor and pulley/clutch and here i am 3 months later and its grinding and getting...
Forum: Cooling
09-04-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

thanks for this. I have a strong feeling you’re on to something. I will go ahead and pull it off
Forum: Cooling
08-28-2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

i know what you’re talking about. I’ll have to pick up the kit and give it a try
Forum: Cooling
08-26-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

could you explain more about the lower hose? Also the water pump has been on there for a couple years and has been fine so I don’t think the rotation could just randomly change
Forum: Cooling
08-26-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

like I said. I raplaced my thermostat and nothing changed
Forum: Cooling
08-26-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

What am I checking with a mechanical gauge? Also I see that head gaskets could be a problem, however the oil and coolant are both clean, no contamination at all, Al my exhaust is clean too, no smoke...
Forum: Cooling
08-26-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

First of all the radiator cap was already new. Secondly I replaced the entire radiator that came with a new cap and still made zero difference
Forum: Cooling
08-24-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

I replaced the entire ignition and fuel system, every single component and now the engine runs like a dream, the timing and fuel psi is great. I haven’t done a compression test in a few months, last...
Forum: Cooling
08-24-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

ill go ahead and check my heater core again, but as far as I can tell it’s perfectly fine, the heater blows really hot and I’ve flushed it not long ago.
Forum: Cooling
08-24-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

I don’t know when they are supposed to both be on. I know for sure that one of them is usually running
Forum: Cooling
08-24-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

may friend used an IR gun there is now doubt that the temp sensor is accurate
Forum: Cooling
08-24-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

ive always ran 50/50 and it’s never been an issue. I’ll go ahead and run 70/30 see if that does anything
Forum: Cooling
08-23-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,296
Posted By MarksmanB

overheating to 260*!!! Ive done everything!

hey yall im really stumped here. I have a 1990 firebird with a 5.0 TPI 5 speed and ive had some real bad overheating lately. I have a 160* thermostat and ive had the car for 3 years now and ive never...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2022, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 417
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Intermittent no start

i don’t remember a time When it’s done it while cold. What do you mean by a remote starter?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 417
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Intermittent no start

i don’t know what could be getting heat soak. Does the battery get heat soak? It seems to get awfully hot! I’ve also replaced my entire fuel system and a lot of the important timing components and my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 417
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Intermittent no start

yeah mine isn’t just a 5 or 6 clicks. I tried clicking it probably 40-50 times in the almost 2 hours I was stuck
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 417
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Intermittent no start

I just barely put headers on 2 weeks ago. I’ve been having this problem much longer than that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 417
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Intermittent no start

usually yes. What can I do about a starter getting heat soak?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 417
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Intermittent no start

thanks for the response. I didn’t jiggle the wires to make it work. I just removed the terminal for a few seconds to let the computers reset and that’s what made it work I believe. I’ll still be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 417
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Intermittent no start

sorry I shoulda been more specific. I disconnected the terminals on the battery. I bypassed the relay like a year ago I grounded one of the wires that bypasses it. I also replaced the relay so it’s...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 417
Posted By MarksmanB

Intermittent no start

I’ve been having this issues for a while now, my 90 tpi with 5 speed manual sometimes just won’t start. Only after driving somewhere does this happen, not really while It’s at home. I go to start the...
Forum: Electronics
07-04-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Highbeams won’t activate?

thanks this helps a lot. I ordered a part online hopefully it will work. Thanks again
Forum: Electronics
06-23-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Highbeams won’t activate?

thanks also for the response. What made you determine that was the problem? because idk why it would randomly go out. Because it still turns of my low beams and it still makes the click sound. Ill...
Forum: Electronics
06-22-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Highbeams won’t activate?

thanks for the response. I have been playing with it for a couple weeks now and its really getting on my nerve. All the fuses are fine. im not aware of a relay for the high beams but if there is one...
Forum: Electronics
06-22-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By MarksmanB

Highbeams won’t activate?

Hello, I’m trying to figure out why my high beams won’t turn on. The actuator under the dash clicks when I try to turn the high beams off. I see a lot of threads but all are saying that theirs...
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,103
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Tachometer reading too high

Is there any other solution to fixing this? Surely there is. I only moved the tachometer there is no way I broke the circuit board. And I can’t even find a new circuit board for a 1990 firebird
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,103
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Tachometer reading too high

but will this work on a firebird. I see that it says it works for camaro but it doesn’t say firebird. And I think they might be different
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,103
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Tachometer reading too high

cool, I have both of those. I will give that a try and update this thread on how it goes. I can’t imagine much of a difference between the Camaro and firebird. I couldn’t find a replacement chip...
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2021, 12:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,103
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: Tachometer reading too high

i appreciate your response. Thanks for the tip on the search, I will do that

okay i will take it back out. How should I clean it? Blow some air? And what am I looking for, pins are touching...
Forum: Electronics
11-04-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,103
Posted By MarksmanB

Tachometer reading too high

First of all, I’m having a hard time with this website. Every time I use the search bar, nothing relevant to my search comes up. So I have to create a new thread about my problem. Let me know if you...
Forum: TPI
08-31-2021, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: TPI idles between 2k-3k?! How do I fix?

haha well my car is straight piped so I hear the engine roaring at a stop light. My tachometer works just fine. Anyways I took a look at it and I ended up haven’t a big crack (more like a missing...
Forum: TPI
08-31-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: TPI idles between 2k-3k?! How do I fix?

thanks for your response. I will check again for a vacuum leak. Do you think the Idle Air Control valve could be bad?
Forum: TPI
08-31-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By MarksmanB

TPI idles between 2k-3k?! How do I fix?

Hello. I am now to this sit and still trying to figure it out. I used the search engine on ThirdGen.org but I couldn't find anything similar to my problem, I just get irrelevant results.

Anyways,...
Forum: Electronics
08-31-2021, 12:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: 90 firebird crank but no start?!?!

so it ended up being the vats system. I wired up the vats bypass module and now it starts and runs. But now it idles at 3,000 rpms and causing it to get really hot. Any ideas on that?
Forum: Electronics
08-30-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: 90 firebird crank but no start?!?!

you were right. It ended up being the VATS and after installing the vats bypass module it’s then started and runs. Only problem is now it likes to idle at 3,000 rpms. I’m not sure how to fix the idle
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: 90 firebird crank but no start?!?!

Thank you for your response. I Replaced my ignition control module that was underneath the distributor cap and it didnt make any differance. So i put the old one back on and returned the new one. So...
Forum: Electronics
08-27-2021, 01:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: 90 firebird crank but no start?!?!

i have 2 keys and they both ohm out the same. Is there a chance that they or both bad?
Forum: Electronics
08-27-2021, 01:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: 90 firebird crank but no start?!?!

hmmmm, I bought some resistors a while ago. Should I try that trick where I run a resistor that matches the key between the wires that run to the lock cylinder?
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: 90 firebird crank but no start?!?!

so I should have mentioned this earlier but I totally forgot. I think The reason code 46 was showing was because the starter relay was unplugged. That’s why I earlier stated the I wasn’t too...
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: 90 firebird crank but no start?!?!

I really appreciate your help. I will get the timing done this week. If it checks out then I will do a full compression and spark plug test. And I will keep an update. I’ve got those injectors and I...
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2021, 01:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Posted By MarksmanB

Re: 90 firebird crank but no start?!?!

yes I am 101% all of that is true. Since I have grounded my starter relay, I’m the code 46 has gone away anyways. I can check the the timing but I highly doubt the the timing chain would have skipped...
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