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Old 01-08-2004, 03:32 PM   #1
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Default car dies when pushing the gas pedal?

ok this is my set up. F-cam,65 thb,ported stock intake,stock shaved heads and ported, underdrives. timing is set at 14

now this is what is happening when i start the car its hard to start it wants to but doesn't for about 5 turn overs, and then when it does i just tap the gas and it dies even if i try and feather it it will die but not all the time sumtimes it wont do it but then all of a sudden it will do it.
anything would help anything iam getting sick of it.
thanks mike and i have a holley 190 fuel pump, would it be my fpr? or timing not advanced enough?
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Old 01-09-2004, 11:43 AM   #2
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Did it all of a sudden start happening one day or after you changed something?
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Old 01-09-2004, 12:13 PM   #3
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i changed the fuel filter and then it started to happen ( i made sure it was on the right way twice), could it be my timming or maybe when i hit the gas its putting way to much in there all at once ??
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Old 01-09-2004, 03:05 PM   #4
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i changed the fuel filter and then it started to happen ( i made sure it was on the right way twice), could it be my timming or maybe when i hit the gas its putting way to much in there all at once ??
anything will help thanks
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and about the pedley and whitpony thing its that i have to logins
It's possiable that you got a defective fuel filter or got something in the lines while changing the filter. I would replace the filter and try flushing the lines to make sure that it's clean. Then move on to the next thing.
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Old 01-10-2004, 12:17 PM   #5
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Default flush the lines!!??

ok i'll try that but how do i flush the lines? i have never done that before. and if that dont work what do you think tyhe next thing would be to do ??

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Old 01-10-2004, 06:42 PM   #6
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ok i'll try that but how do i flush the lines? i have never done that before. and if that dont work what do you think tyhe next thing would be to do ??

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The easiest way is to disconnect the fuel line at the rail and have it point to a bucket. Have someone turn the key on to power the pump and let it pour into the bucket for a couple of seconds. Then connect the lines and repeat. Then diconnect again and repeat for a second time. Then put your new fuel filter on. While doing this have the filter bypass with a strong rubber fuel hose. If you dont see the fuel come out constantly then you either still have shyte in the lines or a bad pump.
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You can also take the return line off at the tank if it is any easier for you and put a rubber hose unto it for extention to the bucket.
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After that, if your still having problems you can check the TPS and see if it is working properly. Better yet check that before you disconnect the lines.
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ok i know where the tps unit is but i forget how to check it is it a volt meter and the power goes to the green and black goes to black (ground) and then losen the two screws and turn it to the left or right? , to get what .9 and what should the volt meter be set on when doing this?
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ok i know where the tps unit is but i forget how to check it is it a volt meter and the power goes to the green and black goes to black (ground) and then losen the two screws and turn it to the left or right? , to get what .9 and what should the volt meter be set on when doing this?
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The volt meter should be set to DC current. Key on/engine off. But go though the range off motion (open the throttle) to make sure there is not a break in the ciruit.
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ok thanks so everything else i saaid on how to set the tps is right i take it?!?
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ok thanks so everything else i saaid on how to set the tps is right i take it?!?
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it sounds right, except for the color wire. Black is ground and the other color is either orange green. Check both I don't remember.
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