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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Success!! Ok I finally got it working.... I was going through the timing again, camshaft, tdc on crankshaft, distributor rotor pointing to #1. I lined up the timing mark on the crankshaft and popped the cover for the inspection window on the timing belt cover to see if the camshaft marks also...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Fuel pressure is 38 psi KOEO and 34 psi at idle
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Distortion/cjones:- Its an 89, so there's no MAF. Yes it seems to run fine in open loop but crappy in closed loop. Car seems to run lean based on reading the plugs. All the plugs have a whiteish tan appearance, and all the plugs look the same (I think ruling out a clogged injector). I...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    yes I did check timing : camshaft pully triangle lines up with TDC on front pulley and distributor pointing to number 1. I'll go back and check if the car I got the egr solenoid from still has the computer: it was the same model year. When I drive it it bucks a lot in 3rd gear, some in 2nd and...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Yes, replaced the IAC with a new unit. While I was in there, I cleaned the gunk out of the TB and off the throttle plate.
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    The update is that I am still having the problem. I did eliminate the cause of my code 34 - it was the EGR vacuum regulator. It was frozen, and did not supply vacuum to the EGR valve when the EEC called for it. Found a junkyard replacement for the solenoid, cleaned up that code. New...
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    Replacement dipstick tube

    When I was rebuilding my 2.3 n/a '89 engine I broke the dipstick tube. Anyone ever do this and find a replacement? I checked with Ford and they do not stock a replacement. Bob
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Thaks for the responses guys, I picked up a new IAC today and I will install it tonight. Based on the lean running appearance of the plugs I am thinking the IAC is not sealing properly and is allowing more air in than the EEC expects, therefore leaning the mixture. I did pull the old one...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    I decided to redo some basic checks as well. Fuel pressure is steady at 32psi Compression test results are as follows: Cylinder 1: 213 psi Cylinder 2: 229 psi Cylinder 3: 229 psi Cylinder 4: 230 psi . This is a rebuilt motor with 40 miles on it. I did the compression test with...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Yes if the idle kicks down and starts sputtering, then if I press the accelerator, the engine revs up with no misfire. If I held my foot on it and run it at 2K rpm it would run all day. Replaced distributor cap and rotor today, no effect. When I reported the Map sensor issue earlier, it...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Replaced the MAP sensor, did not fix the problem. Whats next, bad gas? I'm running out of ideas here. Could it be the motor is still "tight" from the rebuild? Starts right away, fast idle is fine, but it dies at kick down. I tried adjusting the base timing to 8 degress BTDC, the problem...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    I had a look at the MAP sensor First off it holds vacuum ok vref was at 4.54v which I assume is ok At KOEO the reading betwrrn sigrtn and signal was 2.5v, and did not vary if I applied vacuum to the sensor. My shop manual says 1.5v is the max value. I assume the sensor is bad, I'm off to get...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Ran the KEOE again, this time I got a code 22. Testing the MAP sensor now... Bob
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    I will run the KEOE again and I will try to do a koer, I will post the results shortly. I did check the PCV valve, its rattling nicely. I've will also do the test on the MAP sensor and post that result too. I was driving it around a bit today. Always starts fine, but it died on me four...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Hi, thanks for the suggestions. Confirmed that vacuum is zero at EGR valve at idle. Also confirmed that the throttle plate comes to rest against the screw. Drove it around about 5 miles today, problems still persists. Not sure what the best way to check for vacuum leaks is. I pinched off...
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    Idles then dies when SPOUT is in

    Hi everyone 1989 Mustang LX 2.3 non turbo hatchback. I am working on this engine which was recently rebuilt. The engine has a stumbling idle, engine quits in about 30 seconds. The engine runs well at partial throttle to WOT. When the car starts it idles at 1500 rpm for about 15...
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