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Get a A/F meter to adjust the MPS
The PO gave me 2 other MPS sensors for the car. One denoted as "noisy - diaphragm suspect" and the other "go-fast" meaning that it is set up for racing.
Swap out the current MPS for the "go-fast" and see if there is any change?
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Different sensor than gauge could read off. Plus todays oil can stand more temp like the Synthetics 250 is no problem
Is there any way to match the sensor to the gauge? My oil temp gauge is located above the alternator, brake and oil warning lights. Maybe different from console gauge?
The car currently has Mobil 1 Synthetic in it, and it leaks in a few places. Not terribly. 3 or 4 spots after its been sitting for a while.
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Timing does it ping? are you running super or regular unleaded. Any idea what the builder did for compression ratio?
Engine does not ping.
I believe the car has regular in it, but honestly I have no idea. 3/4 full when I took delivery. On that note, CO gas is different in that reg is 85 octane, mid 87 and super is 89 or 90 (I think). Anyway, its different from sea level areas.
I would assume the engine has the stock compression ratio (7.6:1 ?) because the PO only redid the top end when he transplanted the engine, but then again, I do not know at this point.
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Oh yea welcome to the club who hate PO (previous owners)
Funny! Actually, the PO is a real nice guy. Straight shooter, told me about all of the "quirks." That is why I have a feeling that this problem is somehow "tuned to pass emissions" related.