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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance Yesterday, 12:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 183
Posted By andysbeta
The 528,000 mile B21F I just took out of my 1979...

The 528,000 mile B21F I just took out of my 1979 244 still cranked 145-150 PSI . The B230F I have here has upwards of 240k on it still putting out numbers as new.

If I have a redblock putting out...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance Yesterday, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 183
Posted By andysbeta
Put it this way, at 7,100 foot elevatio I get 155...

Put it this way, at 7,100 foot elevatio I get 155 PSI between all 4 cylinders on a 1988 B230F. Sea Level, routine was 195-205 on a good B230F. So yours is indeed quite low.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-20-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 85
Posted By andysbeta
Pink label tends to be original ECU - they are...

Pink label tends to be original ECU - they are prone to going bad and sometimes in an erratic, slow manner. One common complaint is setting codes that can't be cleared initially then the car will...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-20-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 85
Posted By andysbeta
What ECU is in that 1989? Original one? Or has it...

What ECU is in that 1989? Original one? Or has it been replaced with a later unit?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-20-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By andysbeta
Idle surge is normal - 50 rpm or so is typical to...

Idle surge is normal - 50 rpm or so is typical to 100-150 RPM being in worse case scenario depending on condition or motor, injectors and vacuum leaks.

Cold starts? Does it idle at 900 give or...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-19-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By andysbeta
KJet doesn't use fuel pressure to regulate idle. ...

KJet doesn't use fuel pressure to regulate idle.

Early KJet cars use a thermostatic auxilary air valve that would be open cold, then gradually close when warm up to maintain idle from cold to warm...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-18-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 468
Posted By andysbeta
Diodes, Voltage regulator are useless anyway.

Diodes, Voltage regulator are useless anyway.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-17-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By andysbeta
I actually recycle OEM Volvo mounts if they...

I actually recycle OEM Volvo mounts if they aren't showing sings of cracking/fatigue. DIesel mounts might be okay too depending who makes them or how old stock they are (say before 2005).
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-17-2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By andysbeta
If it was a scam-tech mount that is typical. OEM...

If it was a scam-tech mount that is typical. OEM Mount not so much as so unless it has 200k + miles on it. Hopefully your Meyhle will go past 100 miles vs. scan tech crap item.
Forum: website & board 05-14-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By andysbeta
Can't remember the last time I was on the...

Can't remember the last time I was on the startpage for TB.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-12-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 385
Posted By andysbeta
Replace it. Your problems will go away. If you...

Replace it. Your problems will go away. If you need one I have a 1994 940T ECU that will work just fine in your car I could sell you for a very fair price.

Those early LH2.4 ECU's have a...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-12-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 385
Posted By andysbeta
What ECU model is in there? The original one?...

What ECU model is in there? The original one? Take a look at the ECU and Report back.
Forum: showroom 05-12-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 417
Posted By andysbeta
I cut an early dash to fit a later cluster to it...

I cut an early dash to fit a later cluster to it - it can be done. I did it for the above reasons stated - electronic speedo.

I also got really fancy once and modified an electronic speedo into...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-09-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 385
Posted By andysbeta
All LH2.4 1989-1990 ECU's the so-called "red/pink...

All LH2.4 1989-1990 ECU's the so-called "red/pink label" with the last 3 digits ending in 56x. I've lost count of how many I've fixed, bought for next to nothing with this issue.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-09-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 385
Posted By andysbeta
1990 , if it has the original ECU is GUARANTEED...

1990 , if it has the original ECU is GUARANTEED to be a failure point on that 780. Good luck.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-08-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 91
Posted By andysbeta
Nope - the car will just run full advance with no...

Nope - the car will just run full advance with no retard - maybe a directly shorted sensor could affect it. If in question disconnect - it will just run the full timing curve.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-05-2013, 11:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 282
Posted By andysbeta
melted off penis is more like it. but get to it. ...

melted off penis is more like it. but get to it.

Nice writeup there, and what sounds like a great solution without access to junk-yards to scavenge foam bits. I have a drivers seat to rebuild.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-30-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 243
Posted By andysbeta
Should easily pull to 5.5k RPM without issue ,...

Should easily pull to 5.5k RPM without issue , granted it won't be doing much more than spin those RPM's but it will do it dutifully.

I've owned a handful of LH1.0 cars, and some were so-so on...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-28-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By andysbeta
21 is a bit low indeed. How is the o2...

21 is a bit low indeed.

How is the o2 sensor? Injector seals? Injectors working well? KJet is a simple system but it requires some time and patience to dial in if you have anything off or non...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-28-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By andysbeta
If it is the MPG version 27-30 is possible. If it...

If it is the MPG version 27-30 is possible. If it is the breakerless ignition version maybe 1-2 mpg less. Providing all is in good tune, and lambda is functional along with good working CPR and...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-28-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By andysbeta
The microprocessor goes bad on these ECU's - and...

The microprocessor goes bad on these ECU's - and results in either a limp run mode (car idles only), or simply the lights are on but no one is home.. Another item could be the injector driver has...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-28-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By andysbeta
What number is the ECU. If it is a red/pink label...

What number is the ECU. If it is a red/pink label with the numbers ending in 56x then that is the CULPRIT. Early LH2.4 ECU's are 99% failure prone at this point in time.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-27-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 563
Posted By andysbeta
ecu.

ecu.
Forum: performance & suspension 04-26-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By andysbeta
Torque is a good gain with the turbo cam. I like...

Torque is a good gain with the turbo cam. I like it on the NA redblocks.
Forum: showroom 04-17-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 431
Posted By andysbeta
Nice 245. I was going to mention it being on CL...

Nice 245. I was going to mention it being on CL too. Did you get it back up and running? If so, great! And too many folks here are just as that- douchey.
Forum: website & board 04-17-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 27,630
Posted By andysbeta
No but it sounds like they are affecting you this...

No but it sounds like they are affecting you this fine evening. 15-30 seconds is average for PM's to load up from my recent experience here.
Forum: website & board 04-17-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 27,630
Posted By andysbeta
And wait . Just pretend like it is the US postal...

And wait . Just pretend like it is the US postal service delivering a PM, go do something else. It will eventually arrive.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-15-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 506
Posted By andysbeta
I also spoke of this but of course you all are...

I also spoke of this but of course you all are right even though I was right too. You are right but everyone else is wrong. Right. Wrong.
Forum: website & board 04-15-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 27,630
Posted By andysbeta
Slow as a constipated turd in a mummified...

Slow as a constipated turd in a mummified conformist watching network television. Running linux/opera browser here. S-L-O-W 300 baud site here.
Forum: website & board 04-13-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 27,630
Posted By andysbeta
They must have relocated the server to N.Korea...

They must have relocated the server to N.Korea and the fat kid dictator is downloading too much midget porn causing the server to run at the furious constipated pace it is as of now.

I predict...
Forum: website & board 04-10-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 27,630
Posted By andysbeta
It's okay folks, the server is just an 80286...

It's okay folks, the server is just an 80286 16mhz machine with 4mb of ram and a 2400 BPS modem. Be patient, it's okay.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-09-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 597
Posted By andysbeta
And whatever the case is, disregard those whom...

And whatever the case is, disregard those whom have had experience with dozens of these gearboxes running synthetic motor oil, indeed.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-09-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 506
Posted By andysbeta
I just went through a simular thing on my 1979...

I just went through a simular thing on my 1979 244 (well still am) and after doing driveline R&R (it needed it) it still has a vibration but at higher speeds. I isolated it down to a warped passenger...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-09-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 506
Posted By andysbeta
Control arm cup bushings? Warped rotor?

Control arm cup bushings? Warped rotor?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-07-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 597
Posted By andysbeta
M46 original oil spec was 10-30 motor oil. Even...

M46 original oil spec was 10-30 motor oil. Even later M46 does specify that weight of oil for "severe useage". That's what I use and it works by far the best.

Now if you are like in the tundra or...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-06-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 597
Posted By andysbeta
Synthetic 10-30 motor oil works great in these...

Synthetic 10-30 motor oil works great in these aging gearboxes. It is what I used in all my M46's. Better OD engagement, smoother syncros too.
Forum: showroom 04-04-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 704
Posted By andysbeta
It does have Yokohama Aspec "winter performance"...

It does have Yokohama Aspec "winter performance" tyres on it - with a C load rating, and a nice stiff sidewall they work pretty well in the dirt indeed have had alot of fun with them over the winter....
Forum: showroom 04-04-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 704
Posted By andysbeta
Stephen, put some rubber on those rims already. I...

Stephen, put some rubber on those rims already. I take pride in what I own and I have the right to be butthurt about my own mistake made here.

But you are obviously another internet know-it-all...
Forum: showroom 04-04-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 704
Posted By andysbeta
Not quite - wish I could pay $1k to get a quarter...

Not quite - wish I could pay $1k to get a quarter panel fixed. It took me close to 2 months to scrimp / save away money for the lousy seat skins. I can barely pay bills as it is
and to send off $225...
Forum: showroom 04-04-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 704
Posted By andysbeta
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Forum: showroom 04-04-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 704
Posted By andysbeta
Oh well. I only have myself to blame here for...

Oh well. I only have myself to blame here for being an impatient idiot. An idiots such as myself don't need perty things anyway. Lesson learned, don't be an impatient idiot.

So that leaves with no...
Forum: showroom 04-04-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 704
Posted By andysbeta
I'm not a body shop person - anytime I attempt to...

I'm not a body shop person - anytime I attempt to do "body work" I just make it 10x worse than it was originally. I had plans for a nice, rare red on red early 244 but now it is just a moot point.
...
Forum: showroom 04-04-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 704
Posted By andysbeta
So much for that. Another total waste of time.

Been working on a formerly nice 1979 527,000 k mile 244 over the winter.

Just got done buffing it out last week.. Here is how it looked about 1 hour ago.
...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-29-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 563
Posted By andysbeta
LH1.0 will not want to run at all with a failed...

LH1.0 will not want to run at all with a failed AMM. LH2.0 (1983 , 84) are pin compatible but the car run a tad bit lean on cold starts until 02 sensor comes online, but will run fine with the later...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-27-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 425
Posted By andysbeta
These threads where simple problems that are so...

These threads where simple problems that are so obvious are made into the most complex thing are beyond amusing, bemusing.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-26-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 563
Posted By andysbeta
The sensors are just a couple hundred ohms...

The sensors are just a couple hundred ohms different in specs - blue sensor is for ECU, white is for CIS.

So your ECU does run the fuel pumps when you crank the car over? If so then that means...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-26-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 563
Posted By andysbeta
Does the radio work? Blower motor work when...

Does the radio work? Blower motor work when ignition is turned on?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-26-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 563
Posted By andysbeta
The ECU will trigger the fuel pump relay. So if...

The ECU will trigger the fuel pump relay. So if it is triggering the fuel pump when you turn the car over without jumpering it manually then the ECU is likely receiving the tachometer negative spark...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-26-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 563
Posted By andysbeta
The car will start off the cold start injector...

The car will start off the cold start injector which no ECU driving it. it runs through a thermal time switch on the intake manifold, via the starter solenoid and only works during
crank-over.

I...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-26-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 425
Posted By andysbeta
A good battery can run a car as long as you...

A good battery can run a car as long as you stated before going totally flat. Get a volt meter and see what the voltage of the battery is.

Jumper box is either weak or the battery is so...
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