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    Deal! 37043 zip code. gssterl@gmail.com. Please...

    Deal! 37043 zip code. gssterl@gmail.com. Please send me some pics. PayPal preferred for payment.
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    AC Compressor brackets

    Need some ac compressor brackets for a 84. Car was bought without them, so I'm not even sure what I need.
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    Unfortunately, the problem is back. It's...

    Unfortunately, the problem is back. It's sporadic, not occurring every time I drive it, but when it does happen the engine cuts power at 3000rpm consistently and backfires in the exhaust.

    I don't...
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    Had some more free time this weekend. New in tank...

    Had some more free time this weekend. New in tank and external pumps went in. I wanted to check the fuel tank and decided why not upgrade the fuel pumps since they are 30 yrs old an all. Stock...
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    Ran a compression test tonight. 98, 95, 97, 95....

    Ran a compression test tonight. 98, 95, 97, 95. Engine was cold and throttle closed. Numbers seem low, but consistent. Thoughts?
    Oh and keep in mind those numbers came off a cheap harbor freight...
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    Its a stock 84 dual pump setup. What all do I...

    Its a stock 84 dual pump setup. What all do I need to convert to a single pump system? I'm guessing i'll need a new hanger assembly, 255 lph pump for a 87-93 5.0 and a ranger filter to replace the...
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    Did a little more research and the thread below...

    Did a little more research and the thread below sounds somewhat like my issues.

    https://www.svocop.com/forum/showthread.php?1236-Engine-stall-at-3000-RPM

    Runs much better after filling up the...
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    Timing is reset at 10 BTDC spout out. Put spout...

    Timing is reset at 10 BTDC spout out. Put spout back in and timing was at around 27 BTDC and moved higher when throttle was advanced. Still can't run a KOER test, KOEO test runs just fine with same...
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    Perhaps your code reader is giving a pass with...

    Perhaps your code reader is giving a pass with "00" (s/b code 11")? Did it ever prompt you with "10" (snap test prompt)?

    No, I power it on, hit test. 00 comes up, engine revs a bit and nothing...
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    spout was in when I checked the timing. Any ideas...

    spout was in when I checked the timing. Any ideas on why i can't run a KOER test?
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    Had a few hours to work on the car. Checked the...

    Had a few hours to work on the car. Checked the TFI harness starting at the plug to the distributor and working all the way up to behind the valve cover. Everything looked great, even the metal...
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    Thanks MikeFleming, I will check those areas as...

    Thanks MikeFleming, I will check those areas as well.
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    Thanks again Mike. I will look over those areas...

    Thanks again Mike. I will look over those areas and report back.
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    Thanks Mike. I checked the battery with the car...

    Thanks Mike. I checked the battery with the car running and it was charging at 14.0 volts. I'll check the grounds and look over wiring. Is there any specific wiring areas I should pay extra attention...
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    Need some help with DTCs

    After a few years sitting, I got the 84 SVO (LA3 swap) back up and running. All was well for a little while, but it is having some intermittent misfires. Ran a KOEO test and here is what I got:

    O...
  16. Thread: LA3 in 84 SVO

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    i swappeded to a LA3 in my 84 as well. i have my...

    i swappeded to a LA3 in my 84 as well. i have my KS disconnected as well and always make sure to put 93 oct in her. i havent had any signs of detonation in 2 yrs. use the good stuff or keep you foot...
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