[T3] New pump different hic-ups

[Tim Keohane]

I went out and did as you suggested and checked the points, and timing. Didn't check the fuel pressure. The pressure sensor is a good one. I did, after re-connecting the cold start injector, while the engine was idling pull the injector plugs one at a time and found on 2,3,&4 the engine really struggled. On #1 it improved for a second or two then dropped back to a poor idle. My guess is the injector is stuck open. I'm not certain how they operate. I have not checked the temp sensors as this just happened and previously it was running better than it has for years. ( since before these injectors were installed ) I have another set of 4 but they have been on the shelf for several years. May be time to give them a test.
I'm thinking I can attach them one at a time to the test stub between 3 and 4. If they don't leak then they are good to go. If they leak then pass.
I'll also be on the prowl for another set.
Thanks for the reply
Cheers Tim
73 FI auto
On May 12, 2015, at 5:32 PM, Keith Park wrote:

> Well, you need to see where your at, check the points gap and set the
> timing, what's the fuel pressure?  has anyone messed with the pressure
> sensor?  then check the temp sensors and make sure they are right.
> 
> Injectors arent worth rebuilding, just buy good used ones.  if they dont
> leak thats not likely your problem.
> 
> Keith
> 
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> Subject: [T3] New pump different hic-ups
> 
> I finally got the new (rebuilt by Jim in January) pump in the square. Leaked
> a little but quit after I let it sit for about an hour. Fires up quickly as
> it should but as I was driving/grinning the speedometer/odometer quit. I got
> a new cable ready to install as the old one appeared to bind slightly and
> the needle wandered a few mph. My wife took it out for the evening and said
> it was stumbling again. On start up I get a rough idle and lots of white
> smoke. I disconnected the cold start injector with no change. Feels like the
> points are inconsistent but that wouldn't explain the white smoke. I think
> it's awfully rich and/or I have an injector that is fouled. The AAR is
> working as it should and I don't have any vacuum leaks in the air intake
> that I can find.Last time the advance plate in the distributer was sticky,
> and I put a drop of oil on it, so that will be part of my next wrenching.
> I've been wondering about the injectors for a while and remember there was a
> mention of gett
> ing them rebuilt. Has anyone gone that route? and would you repeat the
> process? 
> Tim 73 FI auto
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