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Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
11-21-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,470
Posted By JOHN89

I purchased Ease scan tool (version 3) for OBDI...

I purchased Ease scan tool (version 3) for OBDI about 6 years ago. The tool has worked flawlessly since then. My laptop finally crapped out and I purchased a new one with windows 7. I reloaded...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-21-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,668
Posted By JOHN89

What version Ease are you using with 7? ...

What version Ease are you using with 7?
Thanks,
John
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,499
Posted By JOHN89

:) its all good

:) its all good
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,499
Posted By JOHN89

Thats because they didnt come with them from the...

Thats because they didnt come with them from the factory in 1961.:crazy:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,499
Posted By JOHN89

Im not sure what to make of your comment. The...

Im not sure what to make of your comment. The gentleman asked an honest to goodness question. Nobody said anything about technology?

John
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,499
Posted By JOHN89

correct! It is bolted to the main caps.

correct! It is bolted to the main caps.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-22-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,499
Posted By JOHN89

You are aerating the oil or sucking the stock pan...

You are aerating the oil or sucking the stock pan dry. I had the same problem with my 89 when I didnt put the windage screen back on. The crank was whipping the oil. Standing on the throttle and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-07-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By JOHN89

Yes that would certainly do it! A dial back...

Yes that would certainly do it! A dial back timing light could verify that. You could also put it on tdc by the harmonic balancer and see where the distributor rotor is pointing with respect to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-04-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By JOHN89

Ok so closed loop then...Pull out number 4 plug...

Ok so closed loop then...Pull out number 4 plug and check the gap. Actually I'd do all of them. Measure the resistance and compare to the other plugs. Measure the resistance of the wires as well....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By JOHN89

1. Engine idles rough but idles smooth with est...

1. Engine idles rough but idles smooth with est disconnected. With the EST disconnected the distributor is running off the module and not the ecm with 6* base timing or whatever you manually set it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By JOHN89

OK let me ponder on it a bit. I'll get back to...

OK let me ponder on it a bit. I'll get back to you soon.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By JOHN89

which one does it look like in the phots I posted?

which one does it look like in the phots I posted?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By JOHN89

http://image.highperformancepontiac.com/f/9202322+...

http://image.highperformancepontiac.com/f/9202322+w750+st0/0304pon_unitized_12_z.jpg

this style doesn't look adjustable.

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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By JOHN89

rotate the distributor so that the reluctor is...

rotate the distributor so that the reluctor is pointing right at the magnetic pickup (centered). Measure the gap between the reluctor point and mag pickup. It recommends using a non metallic feeler...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By JOHN89

When you changed the magnetic pickup did you...

When you changed the magnetic pickup did you adjust the gap between it and the reluctor ring? Most require .008'-.012" gap. about the thickness of a match book. Do a yahoo search on this. Plenty...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-12-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 755
Posted By JOHN89

I run this in my 89 Vette. Mine is mounted under...

I run this in my 89 Vette. Mine is mounted under the dash on the passengers side. Been running it permanently for years with zero problems. Craig Moates is the man!

John
Forum: Engine Mods
02-07-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By JOHN89

It's a nice pan! Running it on my 89. I had to...

It's a nice pan! Running it on my 89. I had to run the smaller (stock) filter with the oil coolerthough.
John
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-28-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,275
Posted By JOHN89

I see jonecap replied. Pick his brain to see...

I see jonecap replied. Pick his brain to see what he did. He is running mid 11's on motor. He has 4.10's in his.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-11-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,559
Posted By JOHN89

FYI...Power to fuel pump/fuse goes through oil...

FYI...Power to fuel pump/fuse goes through oil pressure switch on back of intake manifold on drivers side. Power is cut off if no oil pressure is seen within seconds. Just making sure you are aware...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-09-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 602
Posted By JOHN89

Castrol cleaner in a purple jug is made for just...

Castrol cleaner in a purple jug is made for just that. They also sell a cement floor/driveway cleaner also in a purple jug.
John
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-09-2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By JOHN89

I'll third this one. Definately the easiest &...

I'll third this one. Definately the easiest & cheapest way.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-09-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 11,416
Posted By JOHN89

I hate the plastic interior. It cracks...

I hate the plastic interior. It cracks everywhere!
John
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-25-2009, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By JOHN89

Go back to the builder. Could be alot of things....

Go back to the builder. Could be alot of things. Unfortunately You didn't give us enough info to diagnose. A compression test and leak down test will tell you the shape of the rings and valve job....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-25-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,215
Posted By JOHN89

It will retard timing if you disconnect at the...

It will retard timing if you disconnect at the sensor. However, if you remove the ground wire from the esc module it will not retard the timing. I have a toggle switch on mine. There will be 0...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-20-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,463
Posted By JOHN89

Larry, They have made at least one. This is...

Larry,
They have made at least one. This is where I purchased mine several years ago. Stamped steel, as you know. I'm still running it on my 383. I didn't think "Grumpy" was doing them anymore...
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