TPs sensors different?

Creomod · 2026-09-04T08:02:21-0500

I bought a new tps. Ran smoke machine & I’m getting a lot of smoke coming out of there. I noticed my older ones have a “cover” over that hole in the center & the new one I installed dossnt . You can see the throttle butterfly in the center. In theory I shouldn’t have vaccum comming out of there correct?Any thought on that?

General karthief · 2026-09-04T10:21:47-0500

First,
. In theory I shouldn’t have vaccum comming out of there correct?Any thought
Vacuum does not 'come out' it pulls, but you knew this so to the question, no... You do not want unmetered air pulling through there, look for a TPS that does not have that hole.

rednotch · 2026-09-04T10:41:31-0500

Hole really doesnt matter its the the shaft leaking... You can fix some with a radial shaft seals, last one. I did was a cheapy China is style throttle body though, there so I don't have any part numbers to give ya for an bbk/edelbrock one.

AeroCoupe · 2026-09-04T10:59:15-0500

It’s not the job of the TPS to seal its job is to sense the throttle body position. Shaft seal on the TB is leaking. You can fix it but it’s a pain in the ass as these are non serviceable units and it’s the seal bearing that leaks. Here is the forum thread that I found researching this:

https://www.mr2oc.com/posts/5194678/

I’m just going to buy an Accufab and be done with it. Will hang the BBK on the wall of shame. Just a side note, the Edelbrocks are the same way.

Mustang5L5 · 2026-09-04T11:47:07-0500

AGree. There is usually an O-ring/seal on the shaft of the TB that prevents gas from passing. Over the years that O-ring disintegrates or is lost.

Creomod · 2026-09-04T14:04:46-0500

Mustang5L5 said:
AGree. There is usually an O-ring/seal on the shaft of the TB that prevents gas from passing. Over the years that O-ring disintegrates or is lost

Creomod · 2026-09-04T14:24:29-0500

AeroCoupe said:
It’s not the job of the TPS to seal its job is to sense the throttle body position. Shaft seal on the TB is leaking. You can fix it but it’s a pain in the ass as these are non serviceable units and it’s the seal bearing that leaks. Here is the forum thread that I found researching this:

https://www.mr2oc.com/posts/5194678/

I’m just going to buy an Accufab and be done with it. Will hang the BBK on the wall of shame. Just a side note, the Edelbrocks are the same way.

Say bro ! Can this be my issue that I’ve been having? Car surging idel,& shutting off sometimes. What issues can this cause ?

Creomod · 2026-09-04T14:35:00-0500

Bros I think y’all guys are right! This is my issue I’m assuming it’s considered are major vaccum leak am I right . I thought I was tripping…. It’s leaking from the bottom as well where the spring goes just like this screenshot I added. Assuming the throttle blade thing goes through the gasket & it would leak top/tps & bottom makes sense

AeroCoupe · 2026-09-04T16:47:38-0500

Just and FYI, as far as I know the BBK and Edelbrock throttle bodies do not use an o-ring. They use a seal bearing and it’s a non-serviceable item according to the manufacturers. The link I posted shows how to put a seal in them. It’s a lot of work and these units are not all that great.

@Creomod - it could be all or part of the issue. Any unmetered air causes a MAF car issues.

Creomod · 2026-09-04T17:43:16-0500

AeroCoupe said:
Just and FYI, as far as I know the BBK and Edelbrock throttle bodies do not use an o-ring. They use a seal bearing and it’s a non-serviceable item according to the manufacturers. The link I posted shows how to put a seal in them. It’s a lot of work and these units are not all that great.

@Creomod - it could be all or part of the issue. Any unmetered air causes a MAF car issues.

I appreciate all the information. I’ll get the accufab. So the accufab the best

AeroCoupe · 2026-09-04T17:51:18-0500

IMO but I’m no expert. Just basing it off of what I have read and reviews.

I had a 70mm BBK with the EGR spacer on my car for years and never had a problem. I replaced it with an Accufab unit thinking it was part of a throttle hang issue. That turned out to be the throttle cable but I do think it’s a better unit. It’s not like you are going to get a performance change by swapping to it if you already have a like size brand X one. The Accufab units have a tendency to flow more than Brand X when comparing the same size.

gkomo · 2026-09-04T21:22:29-0500

Only thing I don’t like about accufabs is I think they only come polished/chrome? Could be mistaken but I thought that’s all I saw.

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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

rednotch

I'd like to remain having one chocolate starfish

AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

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AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

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AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

gkomo

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

I'd like to remain having one chocolate starfish

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

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