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  1. Ryleighsdad

    Ive Created A Monster Problem

    Well as it turns out when i was testing ALL the fuses, somehow I missed THE ONE that controls ignition! Gah, what a knucklehead!
  2. Ryleighsdad

    Ive Created A Monster Problem

    I desperately need your help. Ive created a huge problem! 1995 GT I had a no spark situation which I was trying to diagnose. I made a mistake with my multimeter leads and hooked them up incorrect (bone head move). See the photo below, the green box shows where I had the leads connected, and...
  3. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    I just had a eureka moment. Im staring at the engine of my car trying to figure out how Im gonna find this vacuum leak I KNOW it has. I dont want to pay a shop to use a $1200 machine to do it, so I do what any mechanic who smokes does. Sit down and light up a cigarette to think...Then it hit me...
  4. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    No codes. Im going to make a smoker to check vacuum leaks tomorrow.
  5. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    Not sure what you mean. I removed it the other day to look for an aftermarket tuning chip, which I dont think it has one.
  6. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    Sorry for all the confusion guys. The bottom picture is MY engine, and the #1 plug wire is the one with the yellow line through it, nearest the manifold. I have since determined that this is NOT my problem. My plug wires are in the correct orientation, and my rotor is pointed at the #1 post...
  7. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    I think I may have found something. I realized that this particular problem didnt start until after I installed the new distributor. So I pulled up a picture online. I have made a yellow line on the two pictures showing where the #1 plug wire is pointing on the engine. Mine and the other...
  8. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    Ok, well I was wrong...I cleaned the MAF, and put the timing back to 10*. Problem is still there...fuel pressure test next I guess.
  9. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    FOUND THE PROBLEM! I just read on another forum that if you unplug the MAF, the computer will compensate and run a "safe" tune. So I unplugged it and went for a ride. NO MORE PINGING! So the MAF is either dirty or bad! Woooooooooooooooooot! I "cleaned" the MAF sensor by spraying it...
  10. Ryleighsdad

    Wire identification

    I have no idea Rev. I purchased the car with the aftermarket system in it. Thanks guys.
  11. Ryleighsdad

    Wire identification

    I dont have a problem, I was just wondering what it all went to!
  12. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    Ok, so its back with a vengance. It used to be kinda random when it started, but now anytime I go over about 1/2 throttle at low RPM and 3/4 throttle at high RPM. I am getting some serious noise. Its not super loud, more like a Rhythmic ticking. I hooked up a vacuum gauge today and I am...
  13. Ryleighsdad

    Wire identification

    Is this all the factory stuff for the Mach system in my 95 GT? I now have a full aftermarket system from the head unit, amp, speakers, everything. Thanks
  14. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    This was just like a ticking, sometimes it was worse, sometimes not so bad.
  15. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    I got the motorcraft plugs recommended by the haynes manual. Not sure what the heat range is or the part number, Ill have to look. Its only doing it sometimes now. I ran it today and it pulled hard all the way through 2nd and 3rd with no pre-ignition. I think Im getting there.
  16. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    Well now that you bring it up it does use a little oil (low oil light comes on after about 2 months). I never see it smoking and dont smell burning oil, and I have ZERO leaks. I have looked everywhere. No offense taken. Im looking at the timing pointer as shown in the photo below (not my...
  17. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    Ok so I replaced the balancer and verified the timing is set at 10* as far as the balancer is concerned. Problem still persists. I am going to try and verify timing with the engine at TDC tomorrow, but no promises. From my understanding the only way it can be off yet the balancer still...
  18. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    I will do that tomorrow...Thanks guys!
  19. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    Next stop change the balancer and re-time. I have a laundry list of stuff that this car needs... steering is loose cable for top is not attached on pass side pass side 1/4 window is off track aftermarket headlights aren't aimed correctly brakes need replacement smog system needs removed etc...
  20. Ryleighsdad

    Possibly detonation...help

    Looks like I might be doing that first then verifying TDC and timing are correct.