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[jmvizz]

I have a 87 bronco 2 2.9l that i cant get past D.E.Q. Im about 100 hydrocarbons to high. Any advice?

 

[jhammel85]

Usually high HC means that it's there's something going on with the ignition (you're running too rich, too much gas in exhaust)

I would check:

- Where is it idling? Possibly too high?
- Timing @ 12* BTDC?
- When was the last time a full ignition tune up was done?
- Where is the fuel pressure? If it's too high (as in past 38-40 psi with the key on, engine off) then your problem points to a ruptured fuel pressure regulator

If all of this checks out then it could be time for a new cat.

Hope that helps point you in what to do next!

 

[jmvizz]

Ok thanks I was saving the cat for last resort. I did a full tune up the day after I failed, went back and failed even worse. I gapped the plugs to .45 I believe. Cap, rotor, coil, plugs, and wires, all replaced. I haven't checked the timing yet but it was my next move. Thanks for the other tips very much appreciated!