E4ME...2 Questions

[HammerDown]

Hello Wajulia, don't say sorry! It's your experience when I say I disagree that doesn't say you're wrong! I'm only saying my ECM only gives a code when its almost dealing with suicide

But back to the carb.

In my topic are a few pictures on this page for the second rebuild I did. Can give you an idea about the tools to setup the carb.
You'll need Thexton tools 362 (getting the jets in and setting the rich stop and the TPS) and tool 370. First begin with the 370 tools.

First begin with the right tool. Place the tool on against the jets upper shaft. Or if you need two hands tape it to the jet's shaft. Then turn down the M/C solenoid till the triangle top plate just hits the tool. After that you can close the carb again.
Then take the white measure and put it in one tower opening so it lands on the plunger. By pressing on the measure you can move the plunger up and down. As the lean side is already correct then you need to adjust the rich stop (with tool 362 if I remember correctly) so the travel will be between 2/32" and 4/32" (Check this in your manual!).
After that you can take the U shaped tool and also place it in one of the tower openings with the same shape as the plastic black piece. I think you need to press it down till the lean stop. Turn the U part over the idle air bleed valve. The valve just has to though the tool then it's setup right. The manual will explain this better then I do right now!!

Setting up the TPS. Make the tool in the picture above. What I do is take 3 speaker wires to connect the connector to the TPS part. Open up the middle and bottom (B and C) wires so I can connect a volt meter to them. Set the voltmeter to the right setting. Turn the key but don't start the carb. Now you'll see how much voltage the TPS has been set to. 0.56V is idle more then that is higher RPM. Take the tool from 362 and turn the TPS screw till your around 0.56. I don't think it has to be exactly that but as I think its fun to do why not? After you setup the TPS remove the wire tool and reconnect the connector. After that start the car.

BTW. Your AIM will also show how to setup the float inside the carb. And no problem on missing this the first time. You don't want to know how many times I opened up my carb to get it right.

Greetings Peter

That there is some great info!
Anyway to make the pictures bigger???
What's an "AIM"???
Im guessing the TPS adjustment screw inside the carb and the top has to come off :ugh
If I could > this would be for all that offer-up all the help >

 

[Peer81]

Google up Thexton 370, the first link has it for sale for onle $11
On the AIM is my mistake, I think you rebuilded the carb with the shop manual for a '81 Corvette? If not, buy one and buy the Q-jet book from Cliff Ruggles!
To reset the TPS you don't need to open up the carb. The little screw is in the opening on the "rear" of the little "tower" on the drivers front side that holds the acceletration pump lever in place.

On the inside of the carb. Did you set the float to the correct level?
And did you remove the idle tubes inside the carb to clean under them?

Btw no problem! I'm very glad I can help you as these forummembers helped me with my rebuild questions.

Greetings Peter

 

[HammerDown]

Google up Thexton 370, the first link has it for sale for onle $11
On the AIM is my mistake, I think you rebuilded the carb with the shop manual for a '81 Corvette? If not, buy one and buy the Q-jet book from Cliff Ruggles!
To reset the TPS you don't need to open up the carb. The little screw is in the opening on the "rear" of the little "tower" on the drivers front side that holds the acceletration pump lever in place.

On the inside of the carb. Did you set the float to the correct level?
And did you remove the idle tubes inside the carb to clean under them?

Btw no problem! I'm very glad I can help you as these forummembers helped me with my rebuild questions.

Greetings Peter

Health problems keep me down for a while.
I was able to drive the car again for a few days since my prior post and it was ok 'after' the above battery-disconnect, but I just started it to go get a prescription and the SOB barely wants to idle again ad No cel

Thanks Peter...but I rebuilt it with a two-page blow-out parts diagram that came with Cliff's rebuild kit.

I hope to check the TPS adjustment tomorrow.