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  1. reddy351

    Engine Egr Delete Help!!!

    And if you've swapped to a different chassis and never HAD any of that stuff?
  2. reddy351

    SOLD A9L computer. Replaced caps. 87-93 Mustang.

    I pulled this from my running car. It was my spare. I’m switching to Megasquirt and will no longer need it. I replaced two of the three caps and will include a bunch of caps I got from ECU Exchange. Fits 86-93 Mass Air 5.0 Mustangs and anything that has one swapped. $350 shipped from Dublin Ohio
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    SOLD Microsquirt, new wideband gauge, EEC4 connector, GM type MAP sensor and cables. Should work on any EEC4 powered vehicle. 86-93 Mustang.

    I’ve never had this installed/working. Bought the MS used on eBay. The a/f gauge/wideband O2 and MAP sensor are new. I’m getting a Megasquirt so I won’t need this. I’m in Columbus Ohio. 43017 Should work on any 86-93 Mustang. Lots of support in the tuning world. Price is $350, plus shipping.
  4. reddy351

    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    Turns out, it was the injectors. I took the “pencil thin” injectors out and put the factory Bosch ones back in. Started RIGHT up. I sincerely thank everyone who helped. It’s been a long run, so far. And the work is just getting started. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/hZh1Ev6cHvcJ7DBj/?
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    I’m back. Finally had a chance to readjust the valves. It runs but only on two cylinders. #2 and #4 are the only header pipes that get hot after about 30 seconds of running. The rest of them, you can put your hand on and not get burned. I adjusted the clearance out of each rocker (zero lash)...
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    It all makes sense now, right?
  7. reddy351

    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    Yeah. As soon as I pulled this engine apart I put the lifters in motor oil. That’s just good practice.
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    I have a complete Ford distributor in it with a Motorcraft TFI and cap/rotor.
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    I was thinking about this yesterday and decided to try it today: I pulled the valvecovers off and loosened each rocker 1/2 turn. It actually started and “sort of” idled. It ran like complete dog crap but it does run. I even revved it just a little. My thought is that when it “started” back at...
  10. reddy351

    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    Well, today I shot some 2-cycle oil into the cylinders, set the spark plugs at .040”, swapped-in a “known good” Ford distributor, re-checked the compression (it’s now up between 120-150 psi) and put it all back together. It seems to be closer to starting but still doing the same thing while...
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    Dang it. I’ll report back tomorrow. Lol. Edit: Yes. That is exactly right. Intake valve closes, HB is at TDC and the rotor is at the #1 terminal on the cap. (I guess/hope there’s no need to tear into the front of the engine, now.) It’s close enough it should start. I knew I did it right. It’s...
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    I only have one spark tester. It produces produces pulsed spark, as it should. Plugs are getting spark. I have to figure out a way to verify the sparks are happening when they're supposed to without killing the cylinder walls. In other news, I pulled the valve cover to make sure the...
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    I’m pretty sure I checked that when I was installing the pushrods and rockers. Turned the crank to the next cylinder in the firing order to set them up. I will definitely check it again. Will need to pull the valve cover on that side. At least it doesn’t have the plenum hanging over that side...
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    In a roundabout kind of way, yes. All of the sensors have the correct voltages and are providing the correct information back to the computer. Today I installed a new NAPA coil and throttle position sensor. No change.
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    I’m trying really hard to not kill this thing before I even get to take it around the block. They were certainly as ubiquitous as the Taurus in Europe.
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    Didn’t read the whole thread? The engine has never really run at all. The swap was done in February and I’ve been trying to start it ever since. Back in the first post, I needed to work the gas pedal to keep it running. It has never idled or really even run for more than 5 seconds. No one is...
  17. reddy351

    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    I mean I’ve moved it all over. Not that the timing is all over the place. I have reset the distributor many, many times with the exact same result. It is “rough timed” right now. I have seen my mark very close to the “correct” time. What would cause intermittent spark? I’ve checked the coil...
  18. reddy351

    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    Well, I don’t know what to tell you. Because it doesn’t start. I’ve had the distributor all over. I’ve seen it well within the timing that you referenced and it doesn’t start. I try to not turn it over too much to avoid flooding and washing down the cylinders with fuel.
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    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    I have about 120 psi of compression on each cylinder. Rings are not seated so I don’t think I should have the normal 160 psi.
  20. reddy351

    Resolved Cranks but still doesn’t start. Ran through the checklist and still doesn’t start.

    Here’s where are today. MAJOR discovery. This is that “likely something stupid” that may have been the issue. I read about these engines being notorious intake vacuum leakers so I grabbed my ratchet, extension and 1/2” socket to check the intake bolts. Sure enough, every single one was loose...
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