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gercolla1
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Hi My 91 mustang has a sticking throttle body(the accelerator becomes stuck in the closed/idle position,especially in the morning or after being parked for several hours). The TB is an edblk 70mm. The rest of the motor is basically stock, except for eql headers and pulleys and ofcourse an edblk intake.Is there a remedy or is this just a fact of life?
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Posts: 2171 | From: Sampan San Francisco | Registered: Jul 2003
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Stimson
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Try tightening your idle screw a turn or so, and backing off your TPS a bit to offset it, then disconnecting the battery for a few seconds to reset the idle.
A 70mm TB is an overkill for stock heads and cam. [ July 14, 2003, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: st5150 ]
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castor
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don't mean to "jack" your post, but i've the similar problem still. sounds like how my car is in the morning and after sitting for a few hours. my idle in the morning goes up, then down, up, then back down and dies sometimes before warming up. i'm gonna change my O2 sensors to see if that's the problem then check the throttle.
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Posts: 1457 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Apr 2003
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gercolla1
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Hey st5150, I am gonna try exactly what you suggested.However, when adjusting a tps don't I need a voltage tester or something like that? And is this done while it is running or just igintion on? Thanx!
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Posts: 2171 | From: Sampan San Francisco | Registered: Jul 2003
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cobraman_1994
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quote: Originally posted by castor: don't mean to "jack" your post, but i've the similar problem still. sounds like how my car is in the morning and after sitting for a few hours. my idle in the morning goes up, then down, up, then back down and dies sometimes before warming up. i'm gonna change my O2 sensors to see if that's the problem then check the throttle.
you checked for vaccume leaks right? mine used to do that and thats all it was
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Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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Stimson
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quote: Originally posted by gercolla1: Hey st5150, I am gonna try exactly what you suggested.However, when adjusting a tps don't I need a voltage tester or something like that? And is this done while it is running or just igintion on? Thanx!
Yes, you'll need a volt meter:
http://www.burchbizzness.com/TPS_Adjustment_in_color.htm
Aim for about 0.85 to 0.90 volts.
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castor
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quote: Originally posted by cobraman_1994: quote: Originally posted by castor: don't mean to "jack" your post, but i've the similar problem still. sounds like how my car is in the morning and after sitting for a few hours. my idle in the morning goes up, then down, up, then back down and dies sometimes before warming up. i'm gonna change my O2 sensors to see if that's the problem then check the throttle.
you checked for vaccume leaks right? mine used to do that and thats all it was
besides trying to listen for vaccuum leaks, is there another way to check? thanks in advance!
-------------------- SOLD!!! 7/07 Supercharged 92GT 352rwhp [old blower w/3 1/2lbs] ???rwhp w/S-Trim
2010 Acura MDX Tech/Entertainment 2013 Acura TL SH-AWD
Posts: 1457 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Apr 2003
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jph331
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I noticed a lot of Edelbrock and BBK throttle bodies would stick, usually after warmed up though. Poor fit between housing and throttle blade. Accufab makes a much nicer throttle body.
Posts: 338 | From: Concord | Registered: Dec 2001
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92coupe
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quote: Originally posted by st5150: quote: Originally posted by gercolla1: Hey st5150, I am gonna try exactly what you suggested.However, when adjusting a tps don't I need a voltage tester or something like that? And is this done while it is running or just igintion on? Thanx!
Yes, you'll need a volt meter:
http://www.burchbizzness.com/TPS_Adjustment_in_color.htm
Aim for about 0.85 to 0.90 volts.
i thought you wanted it .90 to .94?? atleats thats what my friend was told, or is it different for a blown car?
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Posts: 1209 | From: antioch | Registered: Oct 2002
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Stimson
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Chances are your volt meter is out of calibration and not even .04 volts accurate so its not a big deal either way as long as the car idles well.
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