1982 smog pump question
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Heel & Toe
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1982 smog pump question
I have just acquired a 1982. The engine has just been rebuilt but there is an issue with the crossfire injection. My question is, what issues will there be without the smog pump on the car. It has been removed and I am curious about how the computer will act. Also, Has anyone changed theirs over to a carb set up. Just curious.
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John
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John
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I have just acquired a 1982. The engine has just been rebuilt but there is an issue with the crossfire injection. My question is, what issues will there be without the smog pump on the car. It has been removed and I am curious about how the computer will act. Also, Has anyone changed theirs over to a carb set up. Just curious.
Thanks
John
Thanks
John
what's it doing?
Jim
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Melting Slicks
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When you turn the key listen for the fuel pump to buzz, then the injectors to buzz, as you crank it watch the oil pressure gauge and see if it climbs, no oil pressure may not allow it to start, there is a sensor for this.
Lastly pour some gas down throught the throttle bodies and see if it will start even for a few seconds.
Report back.
95% of the problems are caused by a bad fuel pump or hose on the pump in the tank.
What ever you do don't try and adjust anything on the TBI's or anywhere on the intake at this time.
Jim
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Heel & Toe
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From: Pensacola Fl
Hi Jim
I finally get to work on the car today. I pulled the tank and found that it had a hole in it. Also it had two bolts broke off at the fuel filter assembly. When I tipped the tank fuel poured out all around the top. Or should I say water. When I took the filler assembly out, I found that the top of the tank was rotted around where the gasket was. Now the question is, where can I get a tank and fuel sensor assembly. I have been looking on line and it keeps running over 500.00.
Thanks
John
I finally get to work on the car today. I pulled the tank and found that it had a hole in it. Also it had two bolts broke off at the fuel filter assembly. When I tipped the tank fuel poured out all around the top. Or should I say water. When I took the filler assembly out, I found that the top of the tank was rotted around where the gasket was. Now the question is, where can I get a tank and fuel sensor assembly. I have been looking on line and it keeps running over 500.00.
Thanks
John
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From: Aurora Ontario
Hi Jim
I finally get to work on the car today. I pulled the tank and found that it had a hole in it. Also it had two bolts broke off at the fuel filter assembly. When I tipped the tank fuel poured out all around the top. Or should I say water. When I took the filler assembly out, I found that the top of the tank was rotted around where the gasket was. Now the question is, where can I get a tank and fuel sensor assembly. I have been looking on line and it keeps running over 500.00.
Thanks
John
I finally get to work on the car today. I pulled the tank and found that it had a hole in it. Also it had two bolts broke off at the fuel filter assembly. When I tipped the tank fuel poured out all around the top. Or should I say water. When I took the filler assembly out, I found that the top of the tank was rotted around where the gasket was. Now the question is, where can I get a tank and fuel sensor assembly. I have been looking on line and it keeps running over 500.00.
Thanks
John
If you have stopped bad gas or water from getting to the intake try pouring some gas down the TBI's and seeing if it will idle smoothly for a few seconds.
Jim
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If you have the 15psi fuel pressure then I would look at the distributor. There is a sensor in it that triggers the injector pulse. Sometimes you can spray fuel in the TBI and get it to run but if it studders/ spudders at the injector it many be the distributor.
My Crossfire has had a few small glitches but once it's set up right and a performance chip/prom added you will have a very reliable car
My Crossfire has had a few small glitches but once it's set up right and a performance chip/prom added you will have a very reliable car
