Search results

  1. 7

    upgrades?

    You can set the TPS sensor to .98volts (closed position). It is usually around .80 volts. The object is to get it as close to 1volt as possible but DO NOT go over. If you go over it puts the ECM in tip in/ part throttle mode. This makes sure the ECM sees 5 volts @WOT. You may have to elongate...
  2. 7

    89 Intermittent power loss pleases help

    With the type of problems that you are having I would take a look at the ECM. Sometimes when you get conflicting engine codes and/or symptoms like you describe when driving. These could be computer related issues. Something inside could have become loose or a bit corroded. What ever it is the...
  3. 7

    2.3 1990 Mustang Hard to start

    So it sounds like it cranks fine when you turn the key to start it. Or close to it. The things I would look at are. Fuel pressure- should be around 30-35psi at idle. Around 45psi with the vacuum line disconnected from the pressure regulator. Could be the fuel pump or the pressure regulator...
  4. 7

    2.3 1990 Mustang Hard to start

    There could be a number of different things wrong. I need more info. Like- how does the car crank, very slow, slow or normal. Does it fire, sort of fire and then stumble or not fire at all. Will it eventually start by constantly cranking it and then it fires. I need to know what its...
  5. 7

    It runs, but battery drains?

    If you have a volt meter and know how to use it. Set it to DC amps, take the positive battery cable off and put the red lead on the battery terminal and the black lead on the battery cable. This will tell you how many amps is draining. The meter is usually good for around 10 amps, if it is the...
  6. 7

    $400 tc distributor problem?

    When checking the timing did you pull out the spout connector. There is a wire that hangs off the side of the TFI module connector on the distributor that has a little plug connector in it. This has to be removed in order to check the base timing. If you have done this then all you have to do...
  7. 7

    how to build a huber machine?

    Are you wanting to rebuild the turbo or a turbo motor. Yes there are stroker kits for 2.3l engines but they are huge money. Go to Esslinger Engineering . They are one of a few 2.3L Ford specialists. Enter the site, go to "catalog" and click on "product spotlight" from the drop down menu. They...
  8. 7

    2.3 n/a conversion problems

    Hey Nick I see from your forums you have lots of problems with your car. I'm new to this site but I have been using 2.3l turbo & n/a engines for a while now and have learned lots of things over the years. For your latest problem the oil leaking from everywhere under boost. The obvious question...
Top Bottom
Back
Forums
Menu