I posted this in the tech area and got no responses, so I figured I would post it here as well.
I have been having problems with high idle blm's. As I stated all the problems in a previous thread. Basically it is running extremely lean, but the computer is making it run rich. The exhaust smells extremely rich now. I installed a new GM O2 sensor last night and have put some miles on it, but I am still having the same problems.
Steve Ruston (Schlodes) emailed me offline and told me he had the same exact problem and checked for vacuum and exhaust leaks and found none. He checked the computer and it was hot. He replaced it and the problem went away. I am starting to think along the same lines as my buddy who owned the car before I did had all sorts of engine electronics problems with sensors reading or going bad. The car was also involved in a bad frontal collision and the orange computer power lead was cut in half by the jagged sheetmetal from the fender.
Steve also stated that the redtop 30lb injectors (Ford Motorsport units) were making his car run goofy as well. His was running extremely rich. He said all of the chip burners had problems burning chips for these. Basically now I am thinking to replace the computer first and if the problem continues, I will install my stock injectors and stock chip. What do you guys think?
I have been having problems with high idle blm's. As I stated all the problems in a previous thread. Basically it is running extremely lean, but the computer is making it run rich. The exhaust smells extremely rich now. I installed a new GM O2 sensor last night and have put some miles on it, but I am still having the same problems.
Steve Ruston (Schlodes) emailed me offline and told me he had the same exact problem and checked for vacuum and exhaust leaks and found none. He checked the computer and it was hot. He replaced it and the problem went away. I am starting to think along the same lines as my buddy who owned the car before I did had all sorts of engine electronics problems with sensors reading or going bad. The car was also involved in a bad frontal collision and the orange computer power lead was cut in half by the jagged sheetmetal from the fender.
Steve also stated that the redtop 30lb injectors (Ford Motorsport units) were making his car run goofy as well. His was running extremely rich. He said all of the chip burners had problems burning chips for these. Basically now I am thinking to replace the computer first and if the problem continues, I will install my stock injectors and stock chip. What do you guys think?
