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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-08-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,302
Posted By tdr1919

86 with doug nash want to convert to auto

Long time, my poor old 86 has been sitting, the OD needs to be rebuilt,
the clutch and master cylinder are toast. Tired of the transmision.
Is converting to automatic an option or is that wat out...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-21-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,628
Posted By tdr1919

Check the flex riser from the rear right exhaust...

Check the flex riser from the rear right exhaust manifold, there is a metal clip that either is broken or missing that is what you hear.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-21-2010, 11:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 933
Posted By tdr1919

my 86 has the blinking dash, It is connection...

my 86 has the blinking dash, It is connection related. BIGGEST area of concern is the 4+3 overdrive. If it is an original OD unit it cannot be good, they all fail over time, and it affects...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-21-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,224
Posted By tdr1919

lets look at your fuel problem, since your...

lets look at your fuel problem, since your problems started when you ran out of gas. you mentioned 39 lbs fuel pressure, does it remain constant when you accellerate? if the FPR is not working...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-12-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 24,342
Posted By tdr1919

I didnt see a post telling you about that VATS...

I didnt see a post telling you about that VATS wire you found clamped together. Someone must have matched the "pellet" resistance and wired in a resistor of the value of the pellet in the circuit....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-12-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By tdr1919

m 86 was intermittant until i cleaned the ground...

m 86 was intermittant until i cleaned the ground point which is in the distributor, you will find a black wire (inside) that is connected to the body of the distributor, it will probably have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-07-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By tdr1919

I had similar problems with my 86, i changed the...

I had similar problems with my 86, i changed the door switch and that did not solve the problem. I then went to pull out the wiper motor and saw that the "ground" connection to the case of the motor...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-07-2010, 11:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 269
Posted By tdr1919

head light door problem on an 86

my 86 rightt side motor wouldnt close, I opened it up and repaired the loose magnets in the motor, everything else looked ok, i cleaned it up and greased the spring everything moved smoothly. when i...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-02-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By tdr1919

what have you done? repaired/ replaced or...

what have you done? repaired/ replaced or converted to a non OD transmission?
Thanks,
Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-27-2009, 11:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,162
Posted By tdr1919

before you spend big bucks changing the MAF or...

before you spend big bucks changing the MAF or anything else, check for vacuum leaks, let the engine idle and spray either starting fluid or injector cleaner around the engine, spray around the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-27-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 979
Posted By tdr1919

Thanks Rod, On the long term, if the cells...

Thanks Rod,
On the long term, if the cells remain green, is that telling me that the ECM will be constantly trying to richen the mixture?
Thanks,
Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-22-2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 979
Posted By tdr1919

Thanks Jack for the reply, I am trying to...

Thanks Jack for the reply, I am trying to understand what is good or bad results. If the the engine is running correctly would I expect to see all white cells? are green cells a better cituation than...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-20-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 979
Posted By tdr1919

datamaster histogram question

I ran my 86 out on the hwy for a good 45 minutes and recorded the session. I was trying to understand the histogram, the fuel cells were mixed white and light green, some dark green no red. the notes...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-17-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By tdr1919

Guys, I gave you a bit of bad information, I was...

Guys, I gave you a bit of bad information, I was looking at the report and it is HC that I failed for, almost twice over the limit. although CO was only a point or 2 away from failing. Year before...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-16-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 961
Posted By tdr1919

I had the dark dash and unfortunately after more...

I had the dark dash and unfortunately after more than 2 years has come back, not as bad but sometimes flickers off.
The original cure was going over each PC board in the display with a good...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-15-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By tdr1919

question on catalytic converters

Long & short of this story is my 86 is failing NY state emmisions inspection. my co level is high, my friend seems to think cats, but he's saying the pre-cats up front. I am hoping that it would the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-01-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By tdr1919

Would pulling the TPS connector & measuring ohms...

Would pulling the TPS connector & measuring ohms across the top two connections (A&B) work?

Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-01-2009, 12:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By tdr1919

I would look for the easiesty and cheapest things...

I would look for the easiesty and cheapest things first.
did you check for error codes?
did you check your base tiiming?
did you set thre IAC and set the throttle sensor?
next, at idle take...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-27-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By tdr1919

HP mini & ALDL cable USB - works great

I used my mini HP with the USB ALDL cable running Datamaster software on my 86. Works great, plenty of battey time, I ran it for 15 minutes.
Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-24-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By tdr1919

use a good magnifying glass, and work in...

use a good magnifying glass, and work in quadrants, look for cold solder or where it looks like a pin or component lead has no solder around it. Using a good temperature controlled solder iron, have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-23-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By tdr1919

its an 86 manual, and i was determined to find...

its an 86 manual, and i was determined to find out something, so i went out with my drop light and a can of throttle body cleaner. I recently upgraded with (FIC) Bosch II injectors, new fuel filter....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-23-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By tdr1919

misses when accelerating - datamaster help

I have a miss when accellerating, sometimes pretty severe. I recorded about 15 minutes of driving using Datamaster. Can anyone tell me what relationships I should be paying attention to when trying...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-23-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,227
Posted By tdr1919

The question is: where is it leaking from? is it...

The question is: where is it leaking from? is it from the rear calipers?
or possibly a leaky brake line? or last is it blowing into the front cup and leaking from there?
You have have to determine...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-23-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 412
Posted By tdr1919

nasty miss

my stock 86, manual has a nasty miss under acceleration, using DM I recorded about 15 min of driving. what relationships should I be looking at to help me diagnose this problem.
I have tested the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-11-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 507
Posted By tdr1919

My 86 has the same symptoms, 10 -15 seconds or...

My 86 has the same symptoms, 10 -15 seconds or more before starting, but after warmup, fine.
do you have a bogging when you hit the gas pedal?

I am still searching for the solution.

Tom
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