LT1 runs, but runs rough..
08-09-2012, 11:53 PM
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LT1 runs, but runs rough..
on my 94 6spd coupe, i originally was led to believe the opti spark unit was bad, so i replaced it. the engine did not run and after some trial and error, i replaced the ICM and the engine fired right up! its running a little rough and feels slightly down on power under acceleration. it has a solid idle but i can tell that there is a miss. the right side converter was glowing almost white and then after sitting for a minute with the engine off, glowing red after my first test drive. i have not checked the timing and did not check for crossed plug wires as i have to be up at 5am for work and its late, lol. any ideas other than timing or crossed wires as to why the engine may run rough and cause the right converter to glow white?
08-10-2012, 02:43 PM
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The converter converts unburned hydrocarbons, so I would think that a spark plug is not firing correctly. It may even be cracked porcelain that causes the plug to arc prior to sparking in the combustion chamber.
The plugs are just a guess. I'm not a mechanic, but it makes sense to me.. The catalytic converter is working too hard and getting super hot. Either there is a cylinder that is not firing or the converter is stopped up.
The plugs are just a guess. I'm not a mechanic, but it makes sense to me.. The catalytic converter is working too hard and getting super hot. Either there is a cylinder that is not firing or the converter is stopped up.
08-10-2012, 08:54 PM
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You have a miss fire fix it before you damage the cats (causing other problems). That raw unburnt fuel is overheating the cats, which can and will cause them to melt down, creating a potential blockage.
Spark checkers are cheap. Inline off the coil and at every plug wire. If all ok, and good strong spark there. You may have bad plugs.
Spark checkers are cheap. Inline off the coil and at every plug wire. If all ok, and good strong spark there. You may have bad plugs.
08-10-2012, 09:17 PM
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the issue after i got the engine started ended up being crossed plug wires on the opti. i took the time to replace the plugs and wires on the right side of the engine and the engine started and ran perfectly! i hope to get to the left side of the engine and replace the plugs and wires on that side as well. gotta figure out how to get to the wires on the opti on the left side of the engine..today was my first real drive in my new 94 and i can tell you its one hell of an AWESOME car!!! what an improvement over my 84! now, if the clutch weren't slipping, i could really feel how well the car accelerates!
08-10-2012, 09:31 PM
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08-10-2012, 09:35 PM
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gonna have to research to find the best clutch at a reasonable price. i don't want to cheap out and risk shattering the friction surface on a cheap disc during some spirited driving..
