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Re: Newest Addition to the Family
draggnastro #562714 May 16th 2012 11:40 am
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The fuel injection will give better performance, better fuel economy, and better emissions than a four barrel. Plus, it automatically compensates for changes in altitude. He already has dual exhaust manifolds because the motor is fuel injected. Swapping in a carburetor is a HUGE step back in every respect and would actually cost more and be more difficult than some troubleshooting and repairing of the fuel injection system already in place.


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Re: Newest Addition to the Family
River_Rat #562793 May 16th 2012 5:32 pm
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Originally Posted by River_Rat
Just rip all that crap off and get a four barrel intake and split header with a hei ignition


Bah ha ha! I wonder what YOUR lawnmower looks like lol


I will begin with what yall have given me to start with. Whats the easiest way to check the TPS for a dead spot? Ive chased as man vacuum lines as i can find so far, ill have to pull the doghouse to check all of them, thanks Ford for the handy vacuum diagram under the hood. If i had a torch i'd fix the donut gaskets myself. Maybe i'll start askin around. I can definitely hear a hissing under the hood when i shut it down so im guessing a pretty sever vacuum leak is somewhere in there.


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Re: Newest Addition to the Family
draggnastro #562794 May 16th 2012 5:33 pm
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I also pulled the cheat sheet from Google on how to pull the codes. Gonna tackle that tomorrow.


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Re: Newest Addition to the Family
draggnastro #562878 May 16th 2012 10:37 pm
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The easiest way to check the TPS is to get a volt-ohm meter and verify that the TPS has a signal output at all throttle opening ranges. Do a google search to find out how to check the volt output of the TPS. When you pull the doghouse, verify that the vacuum line is still hooked up to the fuel pressure regulator and you might as well go ahead and verify (a) what your fuel pressure is with the motor off and key on and what the pressure is with the motor running. You will need to buy or rent a hand-held fuel pressure gauge for a fuel injection system. It is worth it to install a dash vacuum gauge so you can watch what your engine vacuum is while you drive. At least get a hand-held gauge for diagnosis purposes.

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Cool, thanks.


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Which lawnmower? The VW or the V8 one? LoL


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Ha ha ha! Depends on if its a stroked out turbo'd VW lawnmower. some fools are getting 8-900 hp out of those kraut burners.


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draggnastro #562980 May 17th 2012 3:20 pm
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Watch it.... I llve live eat and breath air cooled v dubs! lol


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Sorry, Adam, thought you had better taste rofl j/k!


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