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Forum: Carburetors
10-13-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,905
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Computer controled quadrajet detonation?

When you replace the cap, be sure to transfer over the ground strap or buy a new one. To find it----When the cap is mounted on the distributor, you plug in the Bat, Tac (if used), then the three...
Forum: Electronics
10-13-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,161
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: 1989 Firebird TBI need help bad

The thing to do is : 1. Figure out what your going to keep on the car, like factory distributor ( best choice for cheep operation), knock sensor (picks up ping or cheap gas that rattles the pistons, ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: No Start Again

Can't keep throwing parts at it. First, does it gave spark, unplug a plug wire, rig it to gap 1/4 inch. Have someone crank and watch for spark, and how hot it looks. If no spark stop. If spark pull 1...
Forum: TPI
10-11-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 808
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Obd codes 22&24

Not connected anywhere in wire harness, but they do pass each other. Try to get a scan tool or DSO and monitor, TPS has wear points

Dave
Forum: Brakes
10-11-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: rear brakes.

Be careful when you push or wind the caliper back in, the master cylinder will over fill, if you crack the bleed screw a little as you push the caliper in, it won't over flow the master. When you...
Forum: Electronics
10-11-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,161
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: 1989 Firebird TBI need help bad

Find ECM #?? 1228746, prom??, mat =blk, tan, coolant temp sensor= blk, yel, map sensor= a=ppl, b=lt grn, c=gry, idle air control= a=lt blu / wht, b=lt blu/blk, c=lt grn/wht, d=lt grn/blk, egr...
Forum: Cooling
10-11-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Aftermarket Fan Baldes??Anyone ever use them?

He's correct, idle ok, high speed it won't pull enough on hot days
Forum: Electronics
10-11-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 474
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: not a thirdgen, but help

The last one I did was way above the radio, near center
Forum: Exhaust
10-11-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 751
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Would this be toloud?? To get pulled over in Cali..

Make sure the headers are ARB approved
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 946
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: engine break in process?

I have a fire extinguisher and a have a heat gun, I pre oil the engine by filling with oil, filter pull the dist. And turn with drill, if no drill, i use a oil prime kit and feed it through the oil...
Forum: Brakes
10-06-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 71,388
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: "Spongy" pedal. No Air in Lines. Master Cylinder?

Send it to California and I'll fix it! Read, think and read again!!!!
Forum: Carburetors
10-06-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Should I replace my Q-JET??

The throttle shafts wear, mine is a 1985 ElCamino computer controlled. I keep the fuel filter changed every 2 years and only use good name brand fuel. Once a year I get a can of carb cleaner and keep...
Forum: Brakes
10-06-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 71,388
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: "Spongy" pedal. No Air in Lines. Master Cylinder?

Do not use rebuilt master cylinder, use new AC delco master cylinder, if 4 wheel disc system. Go to the wrecking yards and take your old booster to master push rod, find an adjustable push rod....
Forum: Electronics
10-06-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Battery Voltage Question

You must have good grounds, all the positive power must get back to the battery. If you have a meter, measure the postive battery post to the power cable at the starter, it should be less than 0.5...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,386
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Still having a problem getting my new 383 running...

Sorry to bring this up but were the nuts on the rockers easy to turn or were they hard to turn, did they lock in place? Also if you don't have a stock cam then adjusting them 180 180 won't work...
Forum: TPI
10-01-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: TPI 305 ALDL

What are the Smog Test numbers, Idle, 2500. CO, HC, CO2, O2, NOx
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,731
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Testing my MAP Sensor

sorry the 4 map sensor is stock 0" to 30" vacuum, too long of a day working on cars!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,731
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Testing my MAP Sensor

yes, until the regulator goes bad. if the three are too close together, the vacuum will be off a little, like when using your brakes. pcv has suction all the time, make sure your on a good source,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,731
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Testing my MAP Sensor

There are 3 types of MAP sensor for GM's I've seen. 1 bar = 30" vacuum to 15 psi, 2 bar = 30" vacuum to 30 psi, 3 bar = 30 " vacuum to 45 psi. They are 3 wire sensors, the PCM/ECM sends it 5 volts...
Forum: TBI
10-01-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: new to tbi programming question

What areas do I change so it will go into close loop. Is the lack of a vss. And no p/n drive input effecting things? I would like it to go in close loop in 60 seconds.
Forum: TPI
10-01-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,917
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: 1986 305 TPI won't run properly.

AUM3236 prom part no. 1228291, release date 9/86, ecm 1227165 update no, final. was to correct driveability/ false codes 32, 34, 43, 44. 1986. 5.0. V-8. Pontiac. Vin. F. ...
Forum: Exhaust
10-01-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Header gasket leaking.... AGAIN!

Headers are a pain, how thick is the flange, the thicker the better. I won't use anything less than 7/16" flanges. After it runs for a short time re-torque the bolts, or use lockers. Keep an eye out...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 589
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: fan belt braking problem

Check the alignment, it's hard to spot a belt slightly out of alignment. use a flash light and look at the surfaces, like sighting a gun. Look at all the pulleys that are running that belt. Now lets...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-30-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Electric Fuel Pump Question

Keep in mind ; the main reasons the in tank fuel pump fails is, the fuel filter gets too clogged or the tank is ran to low on fuel. The fuel around it and like 8t2 said the fuel going through it...
Forum: Power Adders
09-30-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,963
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Paxton is in

When I first added the pump, small trans cooled, filter system, it was attached to the dipstick. (Notice the two rubber plugges on the dipstick, it has an in and out)

When i took the pump off and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-30-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,671
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: What the Vapor canister does

The surface area of a modern charcoal canister, if it could be flattened out, is close to the size of a football field. When some one keeps adding gas after it clicks-off, it will get saturated with...
Forum: Power Adders
09-30-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,963
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Paxton is in

91droptop

I added a took my Paxton apart and added a hole at the bottom and one at the top, installed a pump and filter with a trans cooler. now I service it every 8000 miles otherwise do it every...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-30-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,750
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: 3.27 or 3.45 gears

I put 3.54s behind my 700r4 and love it, if your going to be doing 75 to 85 all the time do the 3.27 or leave in the 2.77 and supercharge it!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-30-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 908
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Need help! Complex Engine Stall Issue!

Mike

May have two issues, the way you describe your drive, it sound like you may have a fuel issue. Try getting some "water remover" for the gas tank, Like "Heet" and run for a few miles. Then...
Forum: Power Adders
09-30-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,578
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Attention blow through carb guys - Hard to start hot

Old Jeeps would fail the standing test for too many fumes coming out the snorkel. The way jeep fixed the problem was to install a flapper right near the inlet closest to the carburetor, to block the...
Forum: Exhaust
09-30-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Another straight pipe question

I think all hot rods should have straight exhaust, be careful not to get a ticket. If you drive by a police officer don't let all the way off the gas or give it gas. Also, if one stop next to you at...
Forum: TPI
09-30-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,179
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Very Hard cold Start After New Injectos Etc.

Tpi84

Try cycling the ignition key first. After setting over night, the fuel pressure is most likely 0, and the fuel pump prime on a very cold engine takes about 1 1/2 seconds to build up to...
Forum: Body
09-29-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,515
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Goodbye Thirdgen.org, car was totaled today...

Nice your ok, I got all my part for my 1967 El Camino from a t-boned 1990 Camero 305 TBI, keep it and start looken for something to build.
Forum: TPI
09-29-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,433
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: fresh motor,Fuel issues?

Check for vacuum leaks. Open the hood when its black outside and look for arcing, you can even spray a little mist of water on the cap, wires and spark plug area. Don't touch anything or have someone...
Forum: TPI
09-29-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 597
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: A new chip needed

The timing mark should be at 0 or TDC if piston is at top, double check marks, harmonic balancers do spin.

yes, 18436572

The other thing you can do to determine if its a lean fuel issue, get...
Forum: TPI
09-29-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,917
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: 1986 305 TPI won't run properly.

You have excess fuel, per post, set 5 years, can you put a scan tool on it and check O2 cross counts and block learn #;s? The computer should be trying to remove fuel, if not; exhaust leak near O2,...
Forum: TPI
09-29-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,621
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: fluctuating idle, and stalling when warm. sometimes.

post the Smog readings : Idle, 2500, or dyno 15 mph, 25 mph
CO2=
O2=
CO=
HC=
NOx=
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-29-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 785
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Tunerpro display bunched up at bottom

my El Camino won't run correct when hook to scan tool, Try removing the program and down loading again.
Forum: TPI
09-29-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 597
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: A new chip needed

Pull #1 plug out, bump over till it pushes your finger out. Line up timing marks to 0. Pull cap and make sure, it should be right at # 1 plug wire. Trace down each plug wire, don't assume. loosen...
Forum: TBI
09-29-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: new to tbi programming question

thanks. Now; laptop, scan tool. wide band, chip burner, 110 power supply, gas, coffee,----- oh ****, illegal to text in California,I wander if this counts ( oh yes ). You know it would be easier...
Forum: TBI
09-28-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: new to tbi programming question

tunedperformanc

I don't know how to disable these items yet, EGR vs TPS, EGR vs VSS ( what to put in and where )

Very soon a vss, I've wired in a 3 wire O2 sensor, it's now heated. Can I set...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,621
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: fluctuating idle, and stalling when warm. sometimes.

Do a voltage drop test on that ground you ran, connect the meter from negative battery cable to the bolt and test it. less than 0.1 volt

Then measure during cranking and should be < 0.5 volt, I...
Forum: TBI
09-28-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: new to tbi programming question

Finally found the problem. After installing the OEM distributor, EST module and knock system the car still would only run by pumping the throttle. I the rechecked all the wiring from the ECM to all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: 2k idle speed?

Watajob is correct, you need to check the base setting. If you set the tps and the idle changed, it may not be set at 0.52 when competely close when set, recheck it. Look at the tps reading on a scan...
Forum: TPI
09-27-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,705
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: no fuel prime or injector pulse, only runs on starter fluid

If no welder over lap the metal plate about 2" and rivet it in with lots of rivits. Careful not to drill into tank. Because the car has been sitting and chewed on, carry a fire extingusher, replace...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 25,082
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Timing chain replacement,help needed

Yes, remove the radiator, working room. Set engine at top dead center. Pull #1 plug out. bump the starter around till your finger is pushed out (on the compression stroke). Now look at the timing...
Forum: V6
09-26-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Idle Problems Help please!!!

Find the miss fire, and repair first. Buy a foot of windshied vaccum hose about 7/32 or the size that would fit between distributor cap and plug wires. Make the length about 1 1/4 inch long. Washer...
Forum: Carburetors
09-26-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,905
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: Computer controled quadrajet detonation?

Pull codes, find the aldl computer connector. Under dash 12 pins, jumper between a and b with a paper clip. Turn on ignition key. Watch the check engine light and count the flashes. On - on ---on...
Forum: TBI
09-26-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: new to tbi programming question

Thank you, I'll post back after I make some changes and again thanks.
Forum: TBI
09-26-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By AvantiHall

Re: new to tbi programming question

I know its missing 2 inputs one is distributor and the other is knock from the est module. Does anyone know what happens if there are missing, will that effect the injectors?
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