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> Hot off the presses, Megasquirt and EDIS finally runs
DNHunt
post Dec 21 2004, 07:17 AM
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After a long weekend and a bunch of troubleshooting I finally got all 4 cylinders. It turned out that the Ford spark plug boots were not making good contact on the plugs so I was getting a weak spark. Along with the rich mixture the plugs got fouled.

Aside from feeling like an idiot I'm pumped.

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post Dec 21 2004, 07:20 AM
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Way to GO!

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post Dec 21 2004, 07:44 AM
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Isn't always the simplest things that make the smartest people feel dumb?

When I used to help my guys troubleshoot the 5"guns or missile launcher I always made sure tey understood exactly what the simptom was. Then applied the "KISS" rule. (Keep it Simple Stupid).

Well great job on getting this project under control. Howz the weather up there will you be able to drive it today?
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post Dec 21 2004, 08:22 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Good Job Buddy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

Next time you come down or me up I wanna ride!!!

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post Dec 21 2004, 08:37 AM
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Way to go Dave! Now you can really have some fun, dialing it in!
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post Dec 21 2004, 08:46 AM
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Atta boy, Dave. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 21 2004, 08:52 AM
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congrats....now how miles do you have to put on it before you can go out and open it up? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)

what are you using for tuning it?

will the car see a dyno?
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post Dec 21 2004, 08:52 AM
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This thing was just killin me. I couldn't sleep and was crabby. So, gettin this thing workin was a real relief.

I still have a lot of work left to get it on the road, but now I know it will work.

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post Dec 21 2004, 08:56 AM
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I think you've done an excellent job....cannot wait to see it in person..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Dec 21 2004, 09:14 AM
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Sweet Dave. Would'nt you know the problem part would be from a Ford. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Dec 21 2004, 09:21 AM
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Nah, Dave just has trouble with spark plugs! Either pushing them in all the way or fouling up the firing order. Way to go! When can I swing by?? (I am on vacation now)

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post Dec 21 2004, 10:37 AM
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spark plug wires (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) . how loud is the muffler? glad you are getting things sorted out dave.

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post Dec 21 2004, 10:43 AM
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I'm tuning with a Techedge WB. I'm planning on dyno time but I can get the maps close first.

I'll be home Thursday thru Monday. Visitors welcome but call first so I'll be sure to be there.

I'm going to have to look at the plug wires. Either they were not on far enough and arcing to the electrode or they were on to far and shorting against the base of the plug. Next time I get to jung yard I'll pull a plug out of an Escort and see whats up.

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post Dec 21 2004, 10:45 AM
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I think it sounds pretty good but I'll need other opinions. I have 2 exhaust leaks to sort out so that'll change it too.

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post Dec 21 2004, 11:21 AM
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dave, are these the wires that require you to use the screw on connection tips that we don't use with the stock wires?

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post Dec 21 2004, 11:46 AM
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Ya they do, but, I left them on so, that's not it. I've got some extra wires and plugs so, I'll play around with them.

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post Dec 21 2004, 11:58 AM
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You the MAN! Nice Christmas present to yourself (success) and your family (less crabbiness.)
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