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| watsonrx13 |
 Jan 17 2011, 06:55 AM
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Since I've rebuilt my '74 2.0l FI engine I've had problems with the car not idling. After it warms up it dies. I've set the timing to 27 and the dwell is at 46. I tried adjusting the ECU knob and the air idle screw but neither appear to have any effect on the idle. When I adjust the knob I can feel it click. I counted 21 total clicks. The engine runs great above idle. The injectors have been rebuilt, new AA vacuum hoses replaced, all gaskets are new.
Can the ECU be taken apart and cleaned? Does anyone have a pic of the ECU opened up showing the knob area? Any recommendations on how to fix the idle problem I'm having? -- Rob |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Jan 31 2011, 07:43 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
QUOTE Now how do you remove and replace? Do I need to take the intake runner off? It is not hard but be very carefull not to cross thread it when putting it back in!! Passenger side between the two cylinders there is a loan wire coming out from the tin! You need to make a tool out of a socket extension by putting a notch in one edge of the extension so the wire can feed through and out the top! I will see if I can find mine and take a photo! Sorry, I couldn't find my notched extension!! |
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| brenz |
Feb 1 2011, 11:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 10-March 10 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 11,451 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Jan 31 2011, 08:43 PM)  QUOTE Now how do you remove and replace? Do I need to take the intake runner off? It is not hard but be very carefull not to cross thread it when putting it back in!! Passenger side between the two cylinders there is a loan wire coming out from the tin! You need to make a tool out of a socket extension by putting a notch in one edge of the extension so the wire can feed through and out the top! I will see if I can find mine and take a photo! Sorry, I couldn't find my notched extension!! If/when you do replace the CHT you can use a 13mm long socket. Cut the wire off the old one so you can get a good seat so the threads don't get stripped on the way out. The new ones from PP have short wires. Stuff the wire into the 13mm long socket. It will stay in pretty well. Another tip is to use a drop of super glue on the washer to adhere it to the CHT. Then line it up with the threads the best you can and gently thread it in until you feel it catch. Might want to use just a little anti-seize thread lube too. |
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watsonrx13 No idle - '74 2.0l FI Jan 17 2011, 06:55 AM
gasman First check that the AAR is fully closed when warm... Jan 17 2011, 10:11 AM r_towle I would agree that something else it wrong.
The kn... Jan 17 2011, 10:16 AM Jeffs9146
Check your CHTS (Cylinder Head Temp Sensor) This... Jan 17 2011, 10:20 AM jsayre914 Vacume leak?? Check all the hoses are tight and ma... Jan 17 2011, 11:33 AM watsonrx13 So if I read Brad website correctly I need a 0 280... Jan 17 2011, 11:57 AM
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So if I read Brad website correctly I need a 0 28... Jan 17 2011, 12:27 PM messix oil fill cap not tight? Jan 17 2011, 01:15 PM r_towle Here is how I go about this...and it works.
Unplug... Jan 17 2011, 02:24 PM SLITS Make sure the knob is in the middle of the range .... Jan 17 2011, 08:26 PM detoxcowboy
Since I've rebuilt my '74 2.0l FI engine ... Jan 18 2011, 12:23 AM detoxcowboy I also have a 74 2.0, :agree: there is another pr... Jan 18 2011, 11:07 AM watsonrx13 I was finally able to work on the car this weekend... Jan 31 2011, 05:23 PM sfrenck
I was finally able to work on the car this weeken... Jan 31 2011, 06:12 PM Spoke
I took the car out for a quick drive and didn... Feb 1 2011, 10:55 AM detoxcowboy
I took the car out for a quick drive and didn... Feb 1 2011, 11:33 AM watsonrx13 more pics..
Here's how I tested the AAR..... Jan 31 2011, 05:24 PM Jeffs9146 I still vote for CHTS!!!! Jan 31 2011, 05:51 PM detoxcowboy CHT Value and issue,
Function: Senses engine tem... Jan 31 2011, 06:19 PM watsonrx13 Thanks guys. I also believe it appears to be a pro... Jan 31 2011, 07:19 PM underthetire
It is not hard but be very carefull not to cros... Feb 1 2011, 10:04 AM Spoke One simple test you can do to make sure your CHT i... Feb 1 2011, 05:58 AM detoxcowboy 74 2.0 does not use the "missing" advanc... Feb 1 2011, 08:11 AM detoxcowboy From the link I posted further up this post..
Th... Feb 1 2011, 11:31 AM watsonrx13 OK guys the engine started right up and is now idl... Feb 1 2011, 04:46 PM Jeffs9146 :first: :first: :first: :first:
I win!... Feb 1 2011, 07:02 PM detoxcowboy :hard: done, It's over! Congrats! CHT ... Feb 1 2011, 07:57 PM |
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