can't get cam sensor set right

[gn dennis]

Great news!! What was the trick?

I just kept at it didn't give up.

 

[TurboBuRick]

Well I kept working at the cam sensor and I got it started. Thanks everybody for all your help and encouragement. Dennis

Do what I told you?

 

[gn dennis]

Do what I told you?

Yes Rick just kept moving it until I got it running. Thanks vary much

 

[Boostrules]

Yes Rick just kept moving it until I got it running. Thanks vary much

Is there a sweet spot where the car will run better or as long as it starts and runs the performance isn't affected by a couple of millimeters?

 

[TurboBuRick]

Is there a sweet spot where the car will run better or as long as it starts and runs the performance isn't affected by a couple of millimeters?

That is something you can play with.

 

[RUQWKNF]

Don't forget to properly set your TPS sensor.

Basics

Here's what I do.
I rotate the Scanmaster around on the dash so I can see it while making adjustments.
.42 - .44 key on, engine off is what I start with. Now with the floor mat out from under the gas pedal, (still key on, engine off) I like to see 4.5 - 4.7v wide open throttle or WOT as we like to call it.
And lastly, at idle, after the idle settles down with the vacuum hose off the fuel pressure regulator, I look for the same .42 - .44 numbers.
If good, reconnect vacuum hose and done.

And one last thing. it's best to read everything on Vortexbuicks website. Priceless information.
Glad to hear you got it running.


-Patrick-

 

[KC87]

Don't forget to properly set your TPS sensor.

Basics

Here's what I do.
I rotate the Scanmaster around on the dash so I can see it while making adjustments.
.42 - .44 key on, engine off is what I start with. Now with the floor mat out from under the gas pedal, (still key on, engine off) I like to see 4.5 - 4.7v wide open throttle or WOT as we like to call it.
And lastly, at idle, after the idle settles down with the vacuum hose off the fuel pressure regulator, I look for the same .42 - .44 numbers.
If good, reconnect vacuum hose and done.

And one last thing. it's best to read everything on Vortexbuicks website. Priceless information.
Glad to hear you got it running.


-Patrick-

Speaking of Vortexbuicks, whatever happened to Steve Wood, not on here anymore. I know he's still kicking and a rather knowledgeable guy for sure.

 

[gn dennis]

Don't forget to properly set your TPS sensor.

Basics

Here's what I do.
I rotate the Scanmaster around on the dash so I can see it while making adjustments.
.42 - .44 key on, engine off is what I start with. Now with the floor mat out from under the gas pedal, (still key on, engine off) I like to see 4.5 - 4.7v wide open throttle or WOT as we like to call it.
And lastly, at idle, after the idle settles down with the vacuum hose off the fuel pressure regulator, I look for the same .42 - .44 numbers.
If good, reconnect vacuum hose and done.

And one last thing. it's best to read everything on Vortexbuicks website. Priceless information.
Glad to hear you got it running.


-Patrick-

That's a good question about my TPS if you look back I posted my numbers engine cold and my TPS was .30. After I got it running still cold it went up tp .40 is that normal. I use the Vortex site all the time great help. Turbo came from Beason he was lots help

 

[Bullnerd]

Speaking of Vortexbuicks, whatever happened to Steve Wood, not on here anymore. I know he's still kicking and a rather knowledgeable guy for sure.

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Beason = Bison?

 

[gn dennis]

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Beason = Bison?

I miss spelled Bison....Sorry

 

[RUQWKNF]

That's a good question about my TPS if you look back I posted my numbers engine cold and my TPS was .30. After I got it running still cold it went up tp .40 is that normal. I use the Vortex site all the time great help. Turbo came from Beason he was lots help

Typically, when it's set, it stays set and won't go lower.
Seeing a lower setting on cold start or cold key on not running and when warm idle is a different animal. This could be signs of a failing TPS sensor, especially if it's a 32-33 year old original TPS sensor. If original, I highly recommend replacing it asap.
And lastly, watch this video and listen to what John talks about. What he says is 110% fact. If you plan on hanging on to your Turbo Buick for awhile, take what he says to heart.

Hope this helps.

-Patrick-

 

[gn dennis]

Typically, when it's set, it stays set and won't go lower.
Seeing a lower setting on cold start or cold key on not running and when warm idle is a different animal. This could be signs of a failing TPS sensor, especially if it's a 32-33 year old original TPS sensor. If original, I highly recommend replacing it asap.
And lastly, watch this video and listen to what John talks about. What he says is 110% fact. If you plan on hanging on to your Turbo Buick for awhile, take what he says to heart.

Hope this helps.

-Patrick-

Thanks Patrick that was vary informative.

 

[TurboBuRick]

Key on engine off will show a lower tps reading do to lower battery voltage. Once the engine is started and the alternator starts producing power, the battery and senor volts will rise. Common scenes.

 

[gn dennis]

Key on engine off will show a lower tps reading do to lower battery voltage. Once the engine is started and the alternator starts producing power, the battery and senor volts will rise. Common scenes.

Thanks Rick I saw that when I started the car the tps came back.