No power above 5k
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I recently had a good metering head put on me car and had the fuel setup to be constantly just richer than lambda one so my fueling seems to fine.
the problem seems to appear when giving the full throttle through the gears- i get 5.5k out 1st, 5.5k outta 2nd then 3rd won't pull past 5k
when i say it won't pull its just boggs so i change to 4th and it does the same(bogs) unless i lay off for a bit then it'll pull happily
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the problem seems to appear when giving the full throttle through the gears- i get 5.5k out 1st, 5.5k outta 2nd then 3rd won't pull past 5k
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when i say it won't pull its just boggs so i change to 4th and it does the same(bogs) unless i lay off for a bit then it'll pull happily
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its on a fresh rebuild (10k ago) and is really smooth altough i bought the car after the rebuild i've bin told its running the standard cam.
she sometimes a bit rough when coould could this be a sign of a fuel pump on the way out?
i've set the boost to 10psi and it doesn't go above that, it was originally setup at 10psi(chipped etc) and rr'd and as i've said the fueling dosn't seem to drop off
lambda one is 14% or something and it holds 11/12% on a full throttle run, its my mate that set it up as he has a closed loop lambda to take the readings
she sometimes a bit rough when coould could this be a sign of a fuel pump on the way out?
i've set the boost to 10psi and it doesn't go above that, it was originally setup at 10psi(chipped etc) and rr'd and as i've said the fueling dosn't seem to drop off
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
You don't want it richer than Lambda 1 when on boost. Who set it up?
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Lamda 1 is far too LEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lambda isn't easily related to CO.
If she's near lamba one on boost, there's ur problem! carry on, and u'll melt something
Aim for Lambda 0.8 at the leanest.
Lambda isn't easily related to CO.
If she's near lamba one on boost, there's ur problem! carry on, and u'll melt something
Aim for Lambda 0.8 at the leanest.
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
Originally Posted by chunt69
and it holds below 11 once on boost ![Pthbbbb](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/smile045.gif)
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But you obviously know what you are doing. So crack on
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i didn't say i did know but i'm assured the fueling is ok so leaving that alone would be nice seeing as i've said that from the start
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have u got nothing better to do
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or maybe even something constructive to help my problem?
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edit- wot sorta reading has ur car got tony?
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he knows wot hes doing and has built, setup and installed many engines and never had one blow up on him or fail etc but hes not sure why its holding back hence me posing the question on here
Does the problem point to a fueling issue is that why ur all jumping on me saying a mate did the setup etc?
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Does the problem point to a fueling issue is that why ur all jumping on me saying a mate did the setup etc?
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Originally Posted by chunt69
just for ref its was about 16 b4 he set it up so hows that sound
i didn't say i did know but i'm assured the fueling is ok so leaving that alone would be nice seeing as i've said that from the start
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i didn't say i did know but i'm assured the fueling is ok so leaving that alone would be nice seeing as i've said that from the start
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have u got nothing better to do
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Originally Posted by Rick
sounds very much like retarded igntion to me. Check connections to knock sensor, and make sure it is screwed in tight.
tony- wots ur running then as ur so quick to point out 11 is too lean?
telling me its lean is hardly helping without more detail, i havn't got money to be taking it to tuners so i'm trying to make do
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i apreciate that rick, could it be me charge air temps?
just wondering as i'm running a standard cooler and it seems to rev past 5k once i back of for a bit
only 10 psi but it does seem to run quite hot.
ps- i checked me knock sensor it seems to be secured tightly.
just wondering as i'm running a standard cooler and it seems to rev past 5k once i back of for a bit
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only 10 psi but it does seem to run quite hot.
ps- i checked me knock sensor it seems to be secured tightly.
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it seems to once the engine is warmed up and i've bin boosting a fair bit in 1st+ 2nd and then it'll bog in 3rd and 4th at high rpm, if i ease off for a bit then accelerate again it picks up and goes like normal- almost like it needs to cool down maybe??
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ok ,well it's not a heat issue. Temperatures actually increase for a short period after you have come off throttle. It's not the fulling either, as you say you are in the 11's. It is defo a timing issue, and i would still say it's a knock strategy related issue.
You need to go over the engine loom and make sure everything is spot on. I have seen a lot of knock sensor plugs where bare wire can be seen where it goes into the plug, and they short out against each other. Try unscrewing the knock sensor, and wrapping it with cloth, and then tucking it in the heater box. This sometimes has an effect and cures the problem, but often makes it worse too.
The ecu for some reason becomes very sensitive to knock inputs, and retards the ignition for fun. It may be that you need another ECU - if you can borrow one off a mate local then defo try this.
You need to go over the engine loom and make sure everything is spot on. I have seen a lot of knock sensor plugs where bare wire can be seen where it goes into the plug, and they short out against each other. Try unscrewing the knock sensor, and wrapping it with cloth, and then tucking it in the heater box. This sometimes has an effect and cures the problem, but often makes it worse too.
The ecu for some reason becomes very sensitive to knock inputs, and retards the ignition for fun. It may be that you need another ECU - if you can borrow one off a mate local then defo try this.
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thanks alot rick that gives me a few things i can try
seems to be cutting even earlier now- 4.5k etc so i think it maybe getting worse which is quite annoying- nice to know u think its not heat related though
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seems to be cutting even earlier now- 4.5k etc so i think it maybe getting worse which is quite annoying- nice to know u think its not heat related though
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It could also be something simple like the plugs/leads braking down. For the price, it's always a good idea to goto ford and buy a set of plugs, leads, rotor arm and dizzy cap.
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Originally Posted by Rick
It could also be something simple like the plugs/leads braking down. For the price, it's always a good idea to goto ford and buy a set of plugs, leads, rotor arm and dizzy cap.
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i know i am new on here but i was having simlar trouble and my actuater was a big one lowest it would turn down two was 12 psi so i got told the chip was wrong so i got hold of an ecu with a bigger chip and mine runs sweet as a nut at 12 psi pulls great hope this may help
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its the knock sensor, i unplugged it and wrapped it in cloth and tucked it away like u said- it now revs above 5k and seems to pull better
i plugged it back in for now- could leaving it unplugged lead to problems such as det???
its the knock sensor, i unplugged it and wrapped it in cloth and tucked it away like u said- it now revs above 5k and seems to pull better
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i plugged it back in for now- could leaving it unplugged lead to problems such as det???
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If you unplug the connector, it will prob won't run well. If it's plugged in, but the knock sensor not screwed into the engine, that's fine.
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The knock sensor is located on the right side of the inlet manifold, it;s the green plug.
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when u say not screwed into the engine do u mean the whole green connector portion- (male/female connector i've unplugged, not unscrewed but with positive results??)
or the other end of the connector that i've yet to fidlle with as i havn't traced the connector.
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ps- i noticed it ran badly just disconnecting/unplugging hence plugging it back in
or the other end of the connector that i've yet to fidlle with as i havn't traced the connector.
i appreciate the help thus far alot thanks
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ps- i noticed it ran badly just disconnecting/unplugging hence plugging it back in
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Disconect the plug. Then unscrew the sensor. Then Connect it back up. Then wrap the lot, and tuck away.
Just disconnecting it will make it run shit for certain..
Disconect the plug. Then unscrew the sensor. Then Connect it back up. Then wrap the lot, and tuck away.
Just disconnecting it will make it run shit for certain..
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any ideas for blocking the gap once its unscrewed?
i want too tbh
Thanks alot for the help rick, much appreciated btw, i'm just worried if i disconnect it i may get other issues
i want too tbh
Thanks alot for the help rick, much appreciated btw, i'm just worried if i disconnect it i may get other issues
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