Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:33:18 -0500
Reply-To: mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
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From: mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Powerwashing FAIL
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No. No wet filter.
While powerwashing an engine generally may not be advisable, I was very
careful not to direct the blast at critical components. I was mostly working
from the sides and below on the block, trans and diff.
I think I just have a tedious chore ahead of me of finding and checking all
electrical connections and vacuum circuits.
A separate but related question: would a malfunctioning idle stab. unit make
the idle air valve non-functional also? I get no hum from my IAV. Haven't
tested it electrically off of the engine yet.
m
On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
> You don't have a puddle of water inside your air cleaner canister and wet
> filter, do you?
>
> bob
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 9:22 PM, mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Good suggestion. Given that the coil to dist wire was compromised I'm
>> willing to believe that the wires may be the culprit.
>>
>> What puzzles me though is why I can get it to start from cold with a
>> little
>> throttle. I then have to hold it at idle or it will die. That seems to me
>> to
>> be more fuel/air/throttle boy to me. Perhaps TPS?
>>
>> m
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 11:04 PM, A J <flavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > This is something that has happened to me several times and although it
>> > is simple and might be overlooked its worth a shot. Because the motor
>> > was running while you powerwashed and ran afterward even if it was for a
>> > hundred miles dont overlook the possibility of -- steam. The water will
>> > vapor to steam INSIDE the dist cap and while running have no effect but
>> > when you shutdown and let it cool it condenses and becomes water
>> > droplets that simply short the cap and prevent the proper spark causing
>> > it not to start. It may even start but not without effort and will run
>> > poorly.
>> > I would suggest a second look at the electricals and make quite sure
>> > they are all dry. I normally leave the cap off after drying for several
>> > hours to be sure that the cap and dist are dry. The same holds true of
>> > the wires and their connections in the cap aand coil.
>> > Just my two cents worth
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> mordo
>> 1990 Carat
>>
>
>
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mordo
1990 Carat
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