Meet Rusty, 82 5.0 Build
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- City
- Centennial
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- CO
I had my emissions done today and passed with flying colors. They never looked under the hood and put N/A on the report for catalytic converter. There are literally 4 on there. I was really stressing and It was all for nothing. Oh well, at least I don't smell like gas after driving like I used to when I had my 67 Mustang.
The only thing I I'm struggling with now, believe it or not, is the windshield washer pump not working. I verified the pump does work with 12 volts, I verified power is going to the switch but power is not going to the switch to the pump. I have tried two separate switches that are grounded because I I'm using the intermittent wipers. I called Painless and they said it had to be the switch, I can't imagine buying a third switch but wanted to see if anyone ran through the same problem.
The only thing I I'm struggling with now, believe it or not, is the windshield washer pump not working. I verified the pump does work with 12 volts, I verified power is going to the switch but power is not going to the switch to the pump. I have tried two separate switches that are grounded because I I'm using the intermittent wipers. I called Painless and they said it had to be the switch, I can't imagine buying a third switch but wanted to see if anyone ran through the same problem.
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- Centennial
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Thanks, I guess I will try a 3rd.
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- Centennial
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- Centennial
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- CO
I feel like I finally worked some bugs out with the 5.0 swap. I was getting lean error codes of 136 and 172. So I started to look for vacuum leaks. I bought a smoke machine and it paid for itself instantly. First I had smoke coming from the charcoal canister. I had the fuel tank and breather lines crossed. I drove it around and still not right where it would die on hard stops.
Afterwards I ran the test and got smoke out of my brand new 65mm BBK throttle body. I swapped out the original unit and smooth as butter. Besides causing a vacuum leak and making a VERY loud squealing noise I called BBK direct. They said this is totally normal and they don't seal properly and I need to sand down the sharp edges in the throttle body to stop the noise. BBK is JUNK in my mind and will never buy again.
Afterwards I ran the test and got smoke out of my brand new 65mm BBK throttle body. I swapped out the original unit and smooth as butter. Besides causing a vacuum leak and making a VERY loud squealing noise I called BBK direct. They said this is totally normal and they don't seal properly and I need to sand down the sharp edges in the throttle body to stop the noise. BBK is JUNK in my mind and will never buy again.
- City
- East Norriton
- State
- PA
Wow. Totally normal that a new part needs "work" to function properly. They should call the place (probably in China) that makes them and modify their production process. BBK used to be good...20 years ago anyway.
- City
- Centennial
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- CO
They make"performance parts"....I had to look up what BBK was. Never heard of them.Big Chinee company. Also biggest cell phone company
https://bbkperformance.com
Btw re- ran the OBD1 scanner and no codes, no running hot and ready for adventures.
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- Centennial
- State
- CO
I have their shorty headers and they are nice and beefy. I don't know why I read across the internet that some leak and some don't but regardless, my tailpipes were spitting out water because the extra air was causing a lean mixture and running hot ashy plugs.
- City
- Centennial
- State
- CO
Couldn't wait...Doors fully restored, installed with new seals.
I have almost 500 miles on it and not happy with the brakes. Everything is new, no air in the lines, rear drums are adjusted but I can't get the brakes to lock up. Booster is getting 16 inches of vacuum. Is that too low?
I have almost 500 miles on it and not happy with the brakes. Everything is new, no air in the lines, rear drums are adjusted but I can't get the brakes to lock up. Booster is getting 16 inches of vacuum. Is that too low?
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Rusty is looking great! Is that the same booster/master that was on when you bought it? I installed that as it originally came with manual brakes.
The brakes were much stronger than the factory power brakes on my 8. That master has a larger bore than the factory power brakes with a dual diaphragm booster. It shouldn't have much travel in the pedal (due to the larger master), but I remember being able to lock the brake more easily than with my factory power brakes. 16" of vacuum should be enough and is pretty good in my opinion considering your elevation.
The brakes were much stronger than the factory power brakes on my 8. That master has a larger bore than the factory power brakes with a dual diaphragm booster. It shouldn't have much travel in the pedal (due to the larger master), but I remember being able to lock the brake more easily than with my factory power brakes. 16" of vacuum should be enough and is pretty good in my opinion considering your elevation.
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- Centennial
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- CO
Thanks, yes the same booster setup.
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- Centennial
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- CO
Opinions please... based upon my build with the. 1995 302 with the OBD1 codes, I am running lean on both banks with an error code 136 and 172. After smoke test for vacuum leaks, O2 sensor test, cleaning the mass air flow, and fuel pressure test, everything is perfect. But look at this plug, is it showing lean? Any other ideas?
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- City
- Palm Bay
- State
- FL
Have you checked the ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor?