Almost done with the 302 swap, encountered a problem!!

markopolo · Nov 3, 2009

what about injectors? what do they ohm out to be? one could be clogged or not working right. is that a throttle body inj engine?

mini274 · Nov 3, 2009

o2 sensors if u fired it up fresh with no o2s the computer is running its memory and prob in limp mode as the computer never relearned the o2s so i would suggest hooking them up and unhooking your battery and reset everything then fire it up and let it idle til it warms up so the computer relearns evrything

Teddyzee · Nov 3, 2009

Two more of my cents:

http://sbftech.com/index.php/topic,2471.0.html

wade · Nov 3, 2009

No O2 sensors - won't go into "closed loop" - will drink gas like an "Obama Clunker"!

And, although, the Rangers may have all had basically the same pump; I'll betcha' that a 1988 5.0L Lincoln Town Car had a higher capacity pump.

Got302ci · Nov 3, 2009

Ok so this time I measured everything with the batt disconnected (pics to follow) and the Neg wire of the multi-meter attached to the neg batt cable and the positive multi meter wire connected to the various grounds I was checking:

The ECM power ground pins (2 of them) both showed .2 ohms to ground

The MAP showed .3 ohms to ground

The ECT Sensor showed .1 ohms to ground

The TPS showed .1 ohms to ground

Then I checked each sensor's sig output wire to the respective ECM's pin for that sensors wire.

They all were within .1-.3 ohms

I also checked the ECT sensor and it was reading 12.82K ohms and the engine is cold and hadnt been run yet today.

I will check the intake manifold for leaks in a little bit.

Oh and the case ground as well as the ignition harness shield are grounded to one of the two studs that hold the PCM into the firewall and have .1 ohms to batt neg cable.

This is starting to sound like a vacuum leak to me and my dad and a few other people that I have talked to but I will not rule out an electronic problem.

BTW I did have the upper and lower intake apart but I installed a brand new gasket when I put them back together.

Got302ci · Nov 3, 2009

Hey you guys think it would just be easier to get a damn CFI (throttle body injection) manifold and computer and just run that instead???

Got302ci · Nov 3, 2009

I sprayed the intake and vacuum lines and could not find any leaks and I do not hear the tell tale hiss of a leak either so I am at a loss.

RangerSVT · Nov 5, 2009

Okay, first and foremost before you do anything...HOOK UP THE O2 SENSORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! An engine running with no O2 sensors is like u running for 5 miles breathing only through your nose with one nostril clogged. Was the O2 sensors hooked up in the lincoln when it had power and ran right?? (Yes) A computer will regulate fuel pressure, timing, and power through feedback of the O2's. Like previously said, hook em up, disconnect battery for 10 minutes and then start and warm it up so the comp can re-learn.
Also, the 4, 6, and 8 cyl EFI setups (with the exception of forced induction vehicles) all used the same volume fuel pump (88 LPH), so its not that. No O2 sensor will cause a lean A/F ratio, the reason why it runs better when the FPR vacuum line is disconnected. Your readings/measurements seem normal, but again, without the 02's they will be off...
Exactly what emisions did you delete from the system?? Did you delete the EGR plate, or just disconnect it?? To gain the most from the engine and remove the power robbing emissions, connect everything except the smog pump. Back in my mustang days we used to bypass the smog pump pulley...deleting any more than that and we always ran into problems with the engine running right. Try that and we'll go from there :icon_thumby:

SVT

Got302ci · Nov 5, 2009

Yea the O2 sensors are only disconnected because I am waiting on exhaust parts to build the exhaust system so that will get built soon.

Second I removed the AIR junk and I also just didnt re-connect the EGR valve.

The vacuum solinoid is no longer present however the valve and plate are still there just stuck closed lol.

Fordtechguru on pirate4x4 said my MAP is also bad based on some readings I gave him so I will pick up a few when I go to the PNP this weekend.

88302Camotruck · Nov 5, 2009

I had a bad wire on my IAC valve next to the intake plenium. I would wiggle it and it would idle so off I went. Got to my destination and it would stall at idle. When I replaced the part I noticed the break inside the heat shrink.....
Maybe, maybe not your issue.....

wade · Nov 6, 2009

Got302ci said:
Hey you guys think it would just be easier to get a damn CFI (throttle body injection) manifold and computer and just run that instead???

Kinda' like this?

dangerranger83 · Nov 6, 2009

Thats the samething that is on my truck only mines for a 3.8 v-6 though I do have that same CFI unit for a v-8 in my garage, came off an 84 Crown Vic. I will say they are very reliable. What kind of milage are you getting off the CFI unit on your v-8 wade?

wade · Nov 11, 2009

Not on road, yet. Engine is running but have bugs to work out. Also, have brakes and suspension to go through.
I like the CFI because its just a simple speed density setup and offers better drivability than carb.

dangerranger83 · Nov 11, 2009

Mine has hanging high idle but I think I know how to fix it, the 3.8 CFi has an acuator on the drivers side that makes contact with the throttle lever. I think I need to move it to the front of the truck so the computer cant control it as much and it can go back to idle faster. But my system did come off an automatic so I think that may have something to do with it.

HOT_ROD_CAR · Nov 12, 2009

mentalbreakdown00 said:
you can set the timing with a vacuum gauge if you have one. You might just want to check the fuel presuure and volume if you can snag a tester off a friend or someone.

Don't mean to jump in on your discussion, but could you explain how to set the timing using a vacuum gauge? That sounds like a very handy procedure! Thank you.

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