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by brokencase
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Toolots sale
Replies: 3
Views: 294

Re: Toolots sale

This was an unbelievable good deal... https://www.toolots.com/ng-frontend/productDetail?id=41900&title=Cordless+Angle+Grinder+with+Free+20V+Li-ion+Battery+7500rpm I thought it would be garbage but for $15 I took a gamble. I can't believe how nice it is. Came with a 4amp/hr battery and charger an...
by brokencase
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Thingaverse / Printables Downloads for 3D Printing Plastic Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 852

Re: Thingaverse / Printables Downloads for 3D Printing Plastic Parts

Scorpio Key Fob https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5902984 Scorpio Steering Firewall bushing (and probably Sierra/XR) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4765300 Scorpio Fog light covers https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4833516 Scorpio boot trim screw https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3057837 Suspensi...
by brokencase
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Toolots sale
Replies: 3
Views: 294

Toolots sale

No vested interest, but I got an email notification from this vendor. I had previously purchased machine tools and 3d printer filament from them. They are sort of like Harbor Freight, but also carry commercial stuff. Anyway they are having a big sale. https://www.toolots.com/ng-frontend/topic/Cleara...
by brokencase
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43398

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

Just an FYI I was looking through EECIV Logic guide (circa 89') that I posted a while back. On page 419 in the FAILURE MODE MANAGEMENT section there was a table that I thought was interesting (see below) The way I read this table is as follows, for example, If ECT fails then the following happens......
by brokencase
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:33 am
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43398

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

Don't know Ed. But when I had the A/C diode fail, and the inductive spike of the A/C clutch engaging reset the EECIV, it was very obvious that the EECIV decided to go into limp mode and raise the idle. No CEL light illuminated. Pull off to the side of the road, restart the car and idle back to norma...
by brokencase
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43398

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

I'm still a firm believer that what you call "Sudden Intermittent High Idle" is simply the EECIV going into limp mode. Next time it happens Brad, and while the engine is idling high, pull over to the side of the road and turn off the engine, wait a moment and the restart. If the idle goes ...
by brokencase
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43398

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

Idle RPM goes up when the IAC opens. Since putting the previous IAC back in the stalling issue has stopped. I'm pretty sure the "test IAC" was completely non-functional. IACs are pretty simple and I could never figure out why my old one went bad. If you are correct (and I believe you are)...
by brokencase
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43398

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

You were right not to have much confidence in a 34 year-old part. I haven't had any high-idle symptoms - in fact, I was noticing that in general the car was idling at a lower RPM. All good, until my wife comes back and tells me that the engine stalled twice. Hmmmmm.... So I drive it yesterday and i...
by brokencase
Fri Feb 16, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Dr. Jekyll... rough running 2.9
Replies: 53
Views: 10959

Re: Dr. Jekyll... rough running 2.9

On the fuel pump replacement, the Service Manual states unequivocally a determined value for fuel pressure. Neither XR nor Scorpio SMs say a pressure range is acceptable. 30 year old fuel pumps shouldn't be assumed to be ruled out of consideration in trying to resolve a persistent engine performanc...
by brokencase
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Dr. Jekyll... rough running 2.9
Replies: 53
Views: 10959

Re: Dr. Jekyll... rough running 2.9

I relate this experience to note how for FB MCA and/or MCA Forum members trying to help diagnose an engine issue from afar based only on symptoms can lead down paths that might not resolve the complaint. Agreed, but one can often make an assessment of what it NOT related to the problem. Thus avoidi...
by brokencase
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Dr. Jekyll... rough running 2.9
Replies: 53
Views: 10959

Re: Dr. Jekyll... rough running 2.9

Joe, those original wires look like a corroded mess.

No wonder you are having troubles. Make sure the big wire and it's connections from the alternator to the battery is in good shape.
by brokencase
Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Miscellaneous
Topic: Doodlebug Bike
Replies: 3
Views: 4941

Re: Doodlebug Bike

I was thinking of a road trip to Vail, Colorado. This might be an economical way to get there.
by brokencase
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:15 am
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Effects of poor grounds?
Replies: 3
Views: 365

Re: Effects of poor grounds?

Ed Lijewski wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:00 pm Wouldn't a defective VRegulator also result in these symptoms?

YMMV
Like I said "something wrong with the alternator"...
by brokencase
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Effects of poor grounds?
Replies: 3
Views: 365

Re: Effects of poor grounds?

That is strange. High current load causes engine to run bad. I'm going to say there is something wrong with the alternator. Blown diodes or something like that. Possibly a bad POSITIVE connection from alternator to battery. The reason I say that is your indication that turning on the rear defroster ...
by brokencase
Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Dr. Jekyll... rough running 2.9
Replies: 53
Views: 10959

Re: Dr. Jekyll... rough running 2.9

Re FP, let's see the reading now with new pump installed. Oh yea, lets see the pressure. Gotta see that. Hopefully Ed, it is just a psi or two above what it was before so you can proclaim "all was not in vain". Told you it wasn't the pump. I'd like Ed to measure the fuel pressure on his o...