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5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #15 –
Not
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #16 –
Tryed pulling codes yesterday an I've got to get a test light used digital voltmeter didn't work. But during the test the car did not idle up at all n when test was done car died an the first time I tried to start it all it would do is turn over no fire but when I turned the key off an tried again the car never missed a lick like nothing was wrong car ran great like before it started having problems I even drove till it got a good heat soak on the motor an it was still just purring no missing or anything but I parked it for like 15 min not running an when I went back to try it again back to the same ole  I think it may be the new PIP is going back out but I need to pull codes the right way first
PS no vac leak
First car I owned an wish I wasnt so Young a Dumb
86-TBird 5.0 SO Pretty much original
GOT TO LOVE A FOUR EYE
81-F250- 7.5 460
73- closed camber heads w/ studs
Bored 30 over
528 lift voodoo can
1.73 roller rockers
PLAY TRUCK
11' KIA SORENTO (WIFES CAR)
96' SL2 SATREN 250000+ MILES DD

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #17 –
Has
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #18 –
Pull the hose off your map sensor and it will stain the ground black in seconds. I don't think anyone would call that lean ;).

86 tbird, if you watch my YouTube video, I show how you should hook up the volt meter (or test light) in my video at the end. use a paper clip for a jumper.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #19 –
Quote from: TOM Renzo;429438
Has the ignition switch been changed???


Good point...a failing ign switch (NOT the part where the key itself goes, but the piece with the long electrical connector inside the column, under the plastic upper and lower piece) will cause all sorts of crazy issues.

One guy here reported his car would start up randomly all by itself...even with the key in his pocket. Worse yet, they can turn a Thunderbird into a toastedbird.

Not saying that is the OP's issue, but if nothing else is apparent, it might be a direction to pursue...
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #20 –
My cougar ignition switch was melted pretty good when I bought it and the radio gauges and everything didn't work when I got it home. I put a new one in and everything works except an occasional loss of gauges. I'm gonna get a new plug and swap it over when I get around to it. I just really don't want to do 13 butt splices on the ignition so I'm gonna try to re pin the new plug.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #21 –
Haystack- I did watch our video my voltmeter is a digital one going to get a test light this week to redo KOER test
Tom- none of the ignition stuff has ever to my knowledge been changed an the car as been in my family for a very long time
Everyone- thanks for all of your alls input of an does anyone know were I could find a plug for the bottom of a 88 HO intake its missing one of the Allen plugs thanks again
First car I owned an wish I wasnt so Young a Dumb
86-TBird 5.0 SO Pretty much original
GOT TO LOVE A FOUR EYE
81-F250- 7.5 460
73- closed camber heads w/ studs
Bored 30 over
528 lift voodoo can
1.73 roller rockers
PLAY TRUCK
11' KIA SORENTO (WIFES CAR)
96' SL2 SATREN 250000+ MILES DD

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #22 –
Haystack- I did watch our video my voltmeter is a digital one going to get a test light this week to redo KOER test
Tom- none of the ignition stuff has ever to my knowledge been changed an the car as been in my family for a very long time
Everyone- thanks for all of your alls input of an does anyone know were I could find a plug for the bottom of a 88 HO intake its missing one of the Allen plugs thanks again
First car I owned an wish I wasnt so Young a Dumb
86-TBird 5.0 SO Pretty much original
GOT TO LOVE A FOUR EYE
81-F250- 7.5 460
73- closed camber heads w/ studs
Bored 30 over
528 lift voodoo can
1.73 roller rockers
PLAY TRUCK
11' KIA SORENTO (WIFES CAR)
96' SL2 SATREN 250000+ MILES DD

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #23 –
Yeah, digital ones do not update quick enough. I have a tail light bulb with two wires soldered to it I have used as a test light and to discharge my model airplane batteries. walmart also used to sell cheapie buttstuffog meters.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com
 

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #24 –
An this may sound stupid but what is a TIF
First car I owned an wish I wasnt so Young a Dumb
86-TBird 5.0 SO Pretty much original
GOT TO LOVE A FOUR EYE
81-F250- 7.5 460
73- closed camber heads w/ studs
Bored 30 over
528 lift voodoo can
1.73 roller rockers
PLAY TRUCK
11' KIA SORENTO (WIFES CAR)
96' SL2 SATREN 250000+ MILES DD

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #25 –
Quote from: 86TBIRD;429473
An this may sound stupid but what is a TIF
It's a typo. He meant TFI (Thick Film Ignition) module.
When you run codes you should run KOEO first.

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #26 –
That's done the same as a KOER just minus the running part
First car I owned an wish I wasnt so Young a Dumb
86-TBird 5.0 SO Pretty much original
GOT TO LOVE A FOUR EYE
81-F250- 7.5 460
73- closed camber heads w/ studs
Bored 30 over
528 lift voodoo can
1.73 roller rockers
PLAY TRUCK
11' KIA SORENTO (WIFES CAR)
96' SL2 SATREN 250000+ MILES DD

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #27 –
Yup. key on engine off, vs key on engine running.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #28 –
I'll try to get that done this week an I'll get back with y'all
First car I owned an wish I wasnt so Young a Dumb
86-TBird 5.0 SO Pretty much original
GOT TO LOVE A FOUR EYE
81-F250- 7.5 460
73- closed camber heads w/ studs
Bored 30 over
528 lift voodoo can
1.73 roller rockers
PLAY TRUCK
11' KIA SORENTO (WIFES CAR)
96' SL2 SATREN 250000+ MILES DD

5.0 so running rich (help!!!!!)

Reply #29 –
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I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!