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  1. k00ksta

    Suggestions on Oil Pans

    You can see in my Sig I have a built motor but the only thing that I did not replace when I built this motor was my stock oil pan. I cleaned the crap out of it and used new gaskets but after a few years this thing is leaking (or the main seal is leaking not sure yet) regardless this winter I am...
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    Reading EEC Trouble Codes

    Thanks Finally got my KOEO codes which returned (111) or all good from that. For some reason it works if I have the audio set to ON and the scanner set to TEST right when I turn the Key to ON which then works. Thanks for the help guys now to test and find out why my check engine light keeps...
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    Reading EEC Trouble Codes

    Yup right by the strut tower has a spot labeled EEC Test which has the 2 connectors their I plugged them which fit perfectly in my scanner. Key On is when you turn the key forward and stop before you would turn to start correct? Because I get no codes for some reason. :mad:
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    Reading EEC Trouble Codes

    I just picked up a actron code scanner (CP9015) and was trying to perform an KOEO test (Key on Engine off). I plugged my EEC test plug into my scanner set the HOLD/TEST button to HOLD reached into the passanger side of the car and turned my key to the "ON" position my injectors and fuel pump all...
  5. k00ksta

    Starting problem.

    Ground Wires! Be sure your ground wires to the block are GOOD as well. Everyone always checks the "RED" wires and never really looks at their grounding braids. One other thing I would suggest pull the plug that connects to the starter not the RED wire but the smaller wire which plugs into the...
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    Vacuum Pressure at Fuel Regulator

    I could smack myself right now Well .. As I was putting my Upper intake back on the motor due to taking the top half completely down trying to tripple check for vac leaks or bad gaskets I just so happend to notice that the EGR Valve looked pretty close and snug to the upper intake manifold. So...
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    Vacuum Pressure at Fuel Regulator

    I am still having issues with my car here :notnice: after getting the timing set to 10* BTDC and making sure all vacuum lines were sealed and I believe routed correctly the car I believe is running way to rich. If for instance I start it and run it for a few minutes it runs decent but I do get...
  8. k00ksta

    Trick flow top end kit problems???

    Wish I caught this thread sooner. That would have def. been one thing I would have suggested. My car Most definetly had to have the TB set screw tweaked a bit to get her to idle where I wanted it. And just for the record that trick flow combo is excellent imo. I have it except the Cam they offer...
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    Failed Emissions

    What car is this still on the 1995 Mustang GT or the 1991 Mustang GT? And where do you live that 1995 and under are not emissions exempt now? Mine Finally just got emissions exempt in IL :nice:
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    Please help finding TDC

    TDC Well first you need to know if you are in the Compression stroke or the Exhaust Stroke as well your simple mark is not going to tell you because you could be 180 degree's off meaning on the wrong stroke. Their is tho an easy way to figure this out. What you want to do is take out the 1st...
  11. k00ksta

    Cobra Engine is IN! (the conversion continues)

    Sweet work Looking Great man cant wait to hear that puppy running :]
  12. k00ksta

    Timing Questions

    Suggestions Have any suggestions on where I can get a chip burnt or what I can do here. I will try tonight pulling my power cables off the battery for a few minutes to drain any power out the beast and see what happends when I start it with the Spout Plugged in. You Know I do have a 9AL...
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    Timing Questions

    Here is the steps I have done so far correct me if I am wrong .. 1) Pull Spout plug 2) Loosen my Dizzy (Still keeping it fairly tight) 3) Had someone crank car over and got it to start 4) Set the timing with SPOUT out to the stock timing of 10* BTDC 5) Also Adjusted my Throttle Body's set...
  14. k00ksta

    Advancing timing on distributor

    Clockwise Clockwise advances your timing. Do not do anything to your dizzy without a timing light. Simply hook up your timing light, loosen your dizzy's (distributors) lock screw so you can rotate it *DO NOT COMPLETELY REMOVE* just loosen it a very little so you can turn it but be sure to keep...
  15. k00ksta

    Yet another Timing Question

    no no it is either on 12* or 14* I just cant recall exactly I will pull the spout and start it and see what its at but it is on one of those. my balancer is new and has no wobble in it. I will check for the rubber pertruding out from it just odd with the spout out it runs like a champ :nice:
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    Yet another Timing Question

    Alright check it out I set my base timing with SPOUT out at about 10-14 degree's car runs pretty well around that. I shut the motor down plugged the SPOUT back in and car started but ran a little choppy so I ran back and checked the timing now. Car started to die so I bumped the throttle a...
  17. k00ksta

    Decent Mechanics in Chicago Land Area

    From my sig you can tell I have a fairly modifed car and im not sure if taking it to a normal "Firestone, Good Year, ect" mechanic to have some work done is a smart idea so can anyone recommend anyone in the Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Elgin area that does some decent work? I almost am considering...
  18. k00ksta

    Valve Cover Breathers

    Any of you guys running a sim. Setup to the one I am (See my sig.) and can suggest if its a good idea to be using Valve Cover Breathers? as of right now I do not have any on my valve covers and a buddy of mine was telling me that I probably should be using them. What are the advantages of it as...
  19. k00ksta

    silly question

    Same problem I just had I just went thru the same ordeal you are. Here is the steps that I did to get it running again .. 1) Pop the dizzy's cap off so you can see the rotor. 2) Pull the SPOUT connector in the fender wall out so you can set the timing and the computer doesnt try to fight...
  20. k00ksta

    Idler Pulley Importance

    A while ago I purchased a Serpentine Belt from autozone and they sold me the one that was for no-air conditioning. Well I was going to yank the AC but still have yet to do so so I have the belt on my car right now and the motor is running well right now even at idle so how important is the idler...
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