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> 1974 2.0L. ecu brain? anyone got one for sale?, considering carbs at this point
thompson-mfr
post Dec 2 2013, 08:17 PM
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Does anyone have a 1974 2.0L brain ecu for sale? 043 [code]

I have been having running issues with my car.

The more I dig into my car the more I realize how the PO scabbed together the fi system. It runs, but not as good as I would like.

I bought the 043 mps and it won't run with it, because I have what I think is a 037 1973 brain/ecu. I have a 037 mps I adjusted to get it running ok.

I never thought I would ask this question, as I have loved the efi for over 10 years I have owned the car, but what type carbs could I cheaply buy to try. I want to verify the running condition of my motor apart from the efi.


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post Dec 2 2013, 08:48 PM
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if you've been running that engine with that scabbed together FI system.

i'd say replace the bad part, doubtfully you have a combo of issues at one time.

the ecu may not have ever been your problem?

a carb cam and a FI cam are different, keep that in mind.

you may want to begin with a compression test of each cylinder??

seems that a bad vacum line will cause a poor running condition.

most here who have carbs run 40 dual webers I think.

be careful buying from - zero post - members.

let's see a pic of your engine bay : )
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post Dec 2 2013, 08:51 PM
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I heard the ECU rarely fails so your problem maybe elsewhere.

Good luck.
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post Dec 3 2013, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Dec 2 2013, 06:48 PM) *

if you've been running that engine with that scabbed together FI system.

i'd say replace the bad part, doubtfully you have a combo of issues at one time.

the ecu may not have ever been your problem?

a carb cam and a FI cam are different, keep that in mind.

you may want to begin with a compression test of each cylinder??

seems that a bad vacum line will cause a poor running condition.

most here who have carbs run 40 dual webers I think.

be careful buying from - zero post - members.

let's see a pic of your engine bay : )


Thanks for the suggestions. I think I need to look for a vacuum leak, like you are suggesting. I hear more air noise than normal. See previous post for more info. I think I had an intermittent fuel problem with one of the main red power wires loose at the battery. I let the car sit for too long and they don't like that especially under a tarp as my garage was tied up.
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post Dec 3 2013, 04:41 PM
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I have a box of ECU's that I bought with an engine run stand. The guy said they all worked! Let me know the part number of the one you need and we can work out a deal!
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