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Re: 89 5.0 mod prob, take your pic!

by Michael Johnson <cds@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > May 5, 2008 at 08:49 PM

faust_151@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> On May 4, 10:53 pm, "WindsorFox<SS>" <darkshado...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> faust_...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
>>> 89 GT 5.0 5 spd
>>> Just installed Trick Flow heads and cam. BBK SSI intake, fuel
>>> regulator,cold air intake,
>>    Just out of curiosity, if you used the TF heads, why not the TF
intake??
>>
>> --
>>
>> "I've also noted that a couple of my regular spammers
>> have pretty much switched over to phi****ng and 419s
>> from pecker pills and sawdust tablets."   -   Bar0
> 
> After all the research I decided I liked the BBK better. I took a
> chance on the fuel leak problem and lost. The crossover tube is
> leaking. But with the start problem I might just be F-d. I could be
> taking my engine apart and putting it back together all summer before
> I get it running. Heres more:
> 
> So I just got my car all back together. Trick flow heads, cam, roller
> timing set. It started right up but couldnt get it to idle. Then it
> just wouldnt start at all. So the timing should be close enuf at least
> to get it going.
> 
> First off the timing set that trick flow sends requires to counter
> sink new screw into your stock cam thrust plate. So had to go to a
> machine shop just to get that done. Also Theres a ring that goes in
> between the timing gear and the block. Im hoping that its not the
> reason it wont run, maybe its to tight on the cam or something.
> 
> So I know vacuum is fine and timing is pretty much ok, but it just
> wont start now. Anyone have any ideas of what I can try?
> 
> Im praying I dont end up having to take the engine apart 3 times just
> trying to figure out the problem.

You will need to systematically check the fuel, ignition and timing. 
Then try and pull the codes from the computer.  The fact is this could 
be darn near anything and might be something real simple or real 
complex.  It could be so many different things that the only way to deal 
with it is being systematic and logical.
 




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89 5.0 mod prob, take your pic!
faust_151@[EMAIL PROTECTE  2008-05-04 19:53:34 
Re: 89 5.0 mod prob, take your pic!
"WindsorFox<SS>  2008-05-04 22:53:23 
Re: 89 5.0 mod prob, take your pic!
faust_151@[EMAIL PROTECTE  2008-05-05 06:53:40 
Re: 89 5.0 mod prob, take your pic!
Michael Johnson <cds@[  2008-05-05 20:49:52 
Re: 89 5.0 mod prob, take your pic!
"biggus" <sp  2008-05-06 19:51:02 

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