Engine has rough idle. Also repaired light.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Charlotte Michigan
Engine has rough idle. Also repaired light.
My 1993 has a slightly rough idle when I was checking fuel pressure as as the neddle on the gauge was fluttering a couple of pounds and not steady. I pulled one spark plug and it looked great. They have about 4000 miles on them. Tonight after dark I checked the wires with water and no arching. It did seem a little smother. Will recheck pressure tomorrow.
Next step to change fuel filter and clean the K&N air filter or replace with paper from NAPA. Haven't really sold on the k&n.
One accomplishment was fixing the second headlight with new pucks in the gear. It was just like the other one all pucks were like sawdust. Gear was fine. Headlight is plastic lens and yellowing some. Would like to replace with glass maybe led. Nice not to hear that clicking on the light rotating.
Next step to change fuel filter and clean the K&N air filter or replace with paper from NAPA. Haven't really sold on the k&n.
One accomplishment was fixing the second headlight with new pucks in the gear. It was just like the other one all pucks were like sawdust. Gear was fine. Headlight is plastic lens and yellowing some. Would like to replace with glass maybe led. Nice not to hear that clicking on the light rotating.
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My 1993 has a slightly rough idle when I was checking fuel pressure as as the neddle on the gauge was fluttering a couple of pounds and not steady. I pulled one spark plug and it looked great. They have about 4000 miles on them. Tonight after dark I checked the wires with water and no arching. It did seem a little smother. Will recheck pressure tomorrow.
Next step to change fuel filter and clean the K&N air filter or replace with paper from NAPA. Haven't really sold on the k&n.
One accomplishment was fixing the second headlight with new pucks in the gear. It was just like the other one all pucks were like sawdust. Gear was fine. Headlight is plastic lens and yellowing some. Would like to replace with glass maybe led. Nice not to hear that clicking on the light rotating.
Next step to change fuel filter and clean the K&N air filter or replace with paper from NAPA. Haven't really sold on the k&n.
One accomplishment was fixing the second headlight with new pucks in the gear. It was just like the other one all pucks were like sawdust. Gear was fine. Headlight is plastic lens and yellowing some. Would like to replace with glass maybe led. Nice not to hear that clicking on the light rotating.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Charlotte Michigan
After installing the adjustable fpr many years ago it never held pressure. In fact I sent it back for replacement but the next one did the same so I lived with it going to 0 after key was off. But now the pressure on the gauge bounces wildly from 39-48 psi. My neighbor is a gm mechanic said it was probably the regulator or the pump. Injectors just been returned from fic to be checked out.
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After installing the adjustable fpr many years ago it never held pressure. In fact I sent it back for replacement but the next one did the same so I lived with it going to 0 after key was off. But now the pressure on the gauge bounces wildly from 39-48 psi. My neighbor is a gm mechanic said it was probably the regulator or the pump. Injectors just been returned from fic to be checked out.
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Clamp off the return line after it pressurizes and see if it holds. If it doesn't the problem is somewhere else. If it does, it is the regulator.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Charlotte Michigan
I am more inclined to believe that once the pump gets warmed up that it is not working properly. The two other times I checked it the engine was running rough and had the fluctuating and was after having been driven. Yesterday the engine was cold and only ran it for about 15 minutes. Not worried so much about pressure holding after it is off but the 10 point fluctuation that is taking place. When the engine was cold it ran smooth. I had the wrench and allen wrench sitting on the plenum and stayed there. When it was rough it would move around.
I have both a 190l and the 255l hp walboro pumps and jit on hand. Want to check pressure after I drive it 20-30 miles. If it ryns rough I'll put one in. Delphi FE01111 is what is currentl installed.
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If the check valve is bad in the pump it will leak back too. Pressure has always dropped to zereo using the adjustable fpr.
I am more inclined to believe that once the pump gets warmed up that it is not working properly. The two other times I checked it the engine was running rough and had the fluctuating and was after having been driven. Yesterday the engine was cold and only ran it for about 15 minutes. Not worried so much about pressure holding after it is off but the 10 point fluctuation that is taking place. When the engine was cold it ran smooth. I had the wrench and allen wrench sitting on the plenum and stayed there. When it was rough it would move around.
I have both a 190l and the 255l hp walboro pumps and jit on hand. Want to check pressure after I drive it 20-30 miles. If it ryns rough I'll put one in. Delphi FE01111 is what is currentl installed.
I am more inclined to believe that once the pump gets warmed up that it is not working properly. The two other times I checked it the engine was running rough and had the fluctuating and was after having been driven. Yesterday the engine was cold and only ran it for about 15 minutes. Not worried so much about pressure holding after it is off but the 10 point fluctuation that is taking place. When the engine was cold it ran smooth. I had the wrench and allen wrench sitting on the plenum and stayed there. When it was rough it would move around.
I have both a 190l and the 255l hp walboro pumps and jit on hand. Want to check pressure after I drive it 20-30 miles. If it ryns rough I'll put one in. Delphi FE01111 is what is currentl installed.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Charlotte Michigan
Checked aeromotive website about why regulator won't hold pressue after shut down. It may or maynot hold pressure after shutdown as it is made for performance. It was a EPA requirement for stock pumps to hold pressure for 30 minutes. Only means you may have a longer crank time or wait a second for pressure to build before starting.