i finaly got a fuel pump in this week end and had some time to tune it in. it started up fine and idled good. i drove it around the block and it started smoking at idle. i turned the idle screw back two clicks leaner and it cleared up, mostly. i went two more clicks and it runs great but has a high idle. like 1,600 rpm? i want it to run like this but idle at 800-1,000 rpm.
i need to check the injector pump belt timing before i try any other tuning. i know i got it right when i replaced it but it could need an adjustment. the low rpm smoke could indicate that the injection is ahead of the cam? i'll have to check it out? i know when the injector timing is off it will smoke like crazy. the timing could be adjusted to bring down the idle but i have the timing set perfect. it has good power from 3-5k rpm and screams from 5-7k.
everything else looks to be in good shape. the linkage is tight but free. timing is good, advance good. i would like to check the idle screws and butterfly positions but i think that will be the final adjustment. it still has cam cover oil leak but i plan to get turbo valve covers and tefflon gaskets. i don't want to catch on fire.
i want to get this thing on a dyno. it runs strong and i want some numbers to brag about
it is advertised at 140hp stock. i think the upgrades got me 20-30hp? sport exaust, K&N filter, crane ignition. i would like to find out
i'll clean the motor and take some picks soon. i have to wait a week to get an insurance quote cuz the VIN is only 6 digits???
