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Old 11-13-2002, 07:53 AM
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I'm putting a new crate engine in my '81 vette. The new engine has fuel injection & it's own computer - the old engine had a computer (of sorts) to control the carb .. my question is how / where to disconnect the old computer , so that I don't get the "check engine" light on all the time.
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Old 11-13-2002, 08:22 AM
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Take the check engine light bulb out. Are you getting a Ram Jet or what?

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Old 11-13-2002, 08:26 AM
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Getting a 350 commercially rebuilt locally with a Holley fuel injector & computer ..


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Old 11-13-2002, 09:13 AM
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Remove the orange RAM power lead that runs from the ECM to the junctionblock next to the battery, with that wire disconnected the whole ALDL (or ALCL for 81) system is disabled.

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Default Re: On Board Computer help 1981 Corvette (Don&Kelly)

The ECM has 2 Plugs, it is located between the battery and the drivers seat. You can reach the two plugs on the ecm from the passenger side compartment if you don't want to remove the battery. This would completely remove power from the ECM. :cheers:

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