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On 15 Apr 2002, at 14:03, jim wrote: > Hi all... I am one of the folks on the list with a power problem. The car lacks > power until it warms up. Once the engine temp is at operating conditions > (>150F) things are/seem fine. But here is a more complete listing of the > current state of things in my engine: > > > > Jim Adney asked: > > > > On a mosiac engine setup like this it is important to know EXACTLY what > > > > you have there for a FI system. I'd like to know which of the following > > > > you have: ECU, distributor, vacuum advance, pressure sensor. > > Brain 022 906 021E VW > 0 280 000 037 This MAY be the problem, or at least part of it. This is NOT a type 3 brain; a type 3 brain would have the first 3 digits 311. This is a type 4 brain, and I really don't know how well or poorly it should work in your car. > 72/3 Pressure Sensor (black plug undisturbed on back) > 72/3 5-prong TVS. Double checked setting, mine clicked so I set it 2 deg > further than that click. 0 (ohms) closed, inf throughout throttle (across > 47&17, the two in the middle). I was under the impression it should swing > between 0 and inf. as the throttle opens but I think my meter might not be that > sensitive. I also tested a friends TVS in his 72 FI Fastback and his read the > same, 0 closed, inf through range. I assume that it checks out okay then? > Also, I hear ~20 click from closed to fully open throttle. 68 Single Vacuum > Adv. Distributor #311 905 2051 My injectors ground on the engine block. I timed > the car at 5BTDC like a 73, Dwell 44. Idle Fuel Pressure is okay Mid-RPM > Voltage at Batter 13.8V (a little low, but okay?) Both temp. sensors are in spec > with Bentley and measure less with the engine hot Check the mechanical advance: Remove the cap and twist the rotor CW. It should turn freely and pop back on its own when you release it. You can also see this happening when you watch the timing marks with the timing light. The marks should march smoothly to the left as you give it gas and slide smoothly back as you release the throttle. If it were sticky, it MIGHT stick until it gets hot, and then work freely again. Lack of advance will certainly cost you lots of power. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe