Hi folks;
I'm starting a new thread about my '95 bird with the rebuilt engine that won't idle well at all. Thanks for all your previous input. A couple of updates, and some more question as I try to get this bird to fly "straight".
I've now replaced both O2 sensors, reconnected and checked all plugs and wires (plugs are very black), tried to put propane over most of the vacum lines with no effect, checked (visually) the crank sensor, and put some injector cleaner in the tank. So far everything seems in order, but it still idles very, very rough with lots of popping.
However, CEL light is not coming on, but after driving it around the neighborhood for 20+ minutes (no plates or hood!) this evening, I pulled into my shop to check the transmission fluid with it running in neutral. The passenger side catalytic converter was very bright orange, glowing, even with my shop lights on! I immediately checked the drivers side cat and it was normal, no color change. What does this mean, I mean, it was almost liquid hot!
Next, I would like to check for vacum leaks, so I bought a regulator for my air compressor, but I'm not sure how to do this without air just going into a cylinder and out an exhaust valve. I've search here, but can't seem to locate directions on how to pressurize as to check for leaks.
Thanks, still enjoying the journey, and all the help!
Art
I'm starting a new thread about my '95 bird with the rebuilt engine that won't idle well at all. Thanks for all your previous input. A couple of updates, and some more question as I try to get this bird to fly "straight".
I've now replaced both O2 sensors, reconnected and checked all plugs and wires (plugs are very black), tried to put propane over most of the vacum lines with no effect, checked (visually) the crank sensor, and put some injector cleaner in the tank. So far everything seems in order, but it still idles very, very rough with lots of popping.
However, CEL light is not coming on, but after driving it around the neighborhood for 20+ minutes (no plates or hood!) this evening, I pulled into my shop to check the transmission fluid with it running in neutral. The passenger side catalytic converter was very bright orange, glowing, even with my shop lights on! I immediately checked the drivers side cat and it was normal, no color change. What does this mean, I mean, it was almost liquid hot!
Next, I would like to check for vacum leaks, so I bought a regulator for my air compressor, but I'm not sure how to do this without air just going into a cylinder and out an exhaust valve. I've search here, but can't seem to locate directions on how to pressurize as to check for leaks.
Thanks, still enjoying the journey, and all the help!
Art