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  1. jonbacon

    replace ECM

    Yeah the computer. I still havent got the idle issue under control..its way better. but another guy around here whos good with the fox bodies thinks it maybe the computer. I dont know what to do other than slap a carb and intake on it to eliminatet the issue..im good with it that way. so wasnt...
  2. jonbacon

    replace ECM

    So I am goign to replace the ECM, when I do this do I need to reset idle and tps. or should it just basically run . or take a few minutes to straighten its self out..
  3. jonbacon

    Cold weather

    Ive done that jrichker,twice.. no codes even on manual check. It drives fine on smei warm days. But when it turns cold is when she acts up.. I have no codes and it could be the air filter, has a cone on it now.. wonderign if the stock box may help..I went through all the list since i had all the...
  4. jonbacon

    Cold weather

    So, wondering whats wrong now. My car drives fine in the warmer weather..it is basically acting like it has a vacuum leak. But like today when the temp is up almost 20 degree's it drives perfect.. no leaks or issues tps and idle are great.. but when it turns cold it acts crazy and loses power...
  5. jonbacon

    Need Help Please Help 1990 Mustang

    Sounds like could be a heating issue, not a expert but what thermostat do you have in it..had a similar issue car was getting hot, lost some power...are you running elec fans or stock radiator fan?? ..
  6. jonbacon

    What do you do when someone makes fun of your V6?

    My friend has a v6 with a turbo, trust me he doesnt get picked on anymore.. watched him smoke a corvette..save for a turbo!!!!
  7. jonbacon

    Car running poorly. Ideas?

    I'd check the PVC, I swore to these guys while checking the list and I had no leaks. it was Barely in and was causing the same issue you are having. I went through all the same parts and when I finally touched the metal part of it, I saw it wasnt seated all the wasy. So I would double check Vac...
  8. jonbacon

    Finally fixed

    Well it is running strong and so glad...definietly pays to listen to the guys who know what they are talking about!!!..from now on its always check fpr vacuum leaks first ...MANDITORY...LOL now just need to finish prepping for paint..
  9. jonbacon

    Finally fixed

    Wanted to say thanks to you guys, I went through the list and found my pcv wasnt in at all, so now car is running like a champ....So keeping Efi and will at add on to her.. BUT THANKS FOR ALL THE ADVICE AND TIPS AND THE CHECKLIST...
  10. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    So, I think I said it wrong, Im staying with efi, but my question is...... when i went to adjust the tps and idle the first time, I never unpluggeed the spout...so has that messed up anything. or is it ok, to start the list and figure out from there. I dont wanna do anything till i make sure i...
  11. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    Iv gota new TPS, but question is?? im fixing to start the checklist. but when i did it before i never messed with or unplugged the spout. So i am gonna start the list from the beginning. but im not sure if what i did before wouldve messed with the timing. I dont think it would but i wanna do it...
  12. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    ok, question for you stykthyn... I never removed the spout.. so obviuosly done it all wrong. Should i go ahead and set timing to make sure its right. I have tried to adjust idle before. Im reviewing the surge list. this is the first time ive seen anything about removing the spout. So where do i...
  13. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    I am printing off the surge list and taking it home and will go over it step by step again..and the nget back to you.. thanks fo rthe advice
  14. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    Because I have fixed all the codes it through at me!! I replaced the parts that were the issue. I have followed the help everyone has given me. And if you read all my post you wouldve seen where the ford dealership here said they did not work on the older mustangs,(basically saying they didnt...
  15. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    I will clean them tonight and pull codes to see what it has stored. then go from there.
  16. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    I was running it with out the maf, i didnt have o2's in.. put them in athen did idles et and tps, idles good at 700, cranks right up, but when i go to drive it around 10mph it will cut out like no power at all. no sound at all, let off the gas and it idles again at 700, but i cant accelerate...
  17. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    I will clean it tonight. I dont have a light on but will ghook up the readerer to be sure. what should I clean the 10pins with? i have some electrical cleaner, but not sure if that will work. I've slotted the holes and for some reason the best i can get is 1.1 for tps.. I must be adjusting it...
  18. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    I have the tps at 1,1... only thing im not sure ofg is i havr the cone air filter, but has been there since i go tthe car... i have 02's in and idle set good. so just not sure but will try to check the wiring like in your chart..if nothing else i can always go carb, i hate to but theres just...
  19. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    man I have been going at this for weeks.. definitley not givin gup.. just not sure what in the world im nmissing. I will take a nother stab at it. but im sure I have it set correctly, but I know thats what my issue is now. I have no cel on at all. will check codes to just double check though...
  20. jonbacon

    switching to CARB...

    I have tired to get it right and still cant seem to get there. Im use to cabrs.. i have done idle reset and tps, still isnt right. will crank and idle a after 2 or 3 tries then idle at 700, but when i go tot drive it will lose power and cut out around 10,mph. i let off the gas and it idles at...
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