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Re: Fw: FI headaches {LONG) was:5-speed gearbox series E helpneeded

To: Scott Pontius <spontius@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: Fw: FI headaches {LONG) was:5-speed gearbox series E helpneeded
From: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 21:04:27 -0800
Cc: TR8/wedge list <tr8@mercury.lcs.mit.edu>, MGB-V8 list <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
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Reply-to: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Sender: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net
Scott, ck. the wire that goes to the temp. trans. on the ft. of the manifold &
the temp. trans. it's self,  if there is a problem here you will get a rich mix.
Were the injectors the same that you put in as you took
out?                      Glenn

Scott Pontius wrote:

> Right.  Broken wire to the coolant temp sensor.
>
> Scott Pontius
> '78 MGB V8
> '90 Ford Taurus backup vehicle (just acquired)
> San Diego
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Pontius <spontius@worldnet.att.net>
> To: Dan Carrington <dc_grafx@microworks.net>
> Cc: TR8/wedge list <tr8@mercury.lcs.mit.edu>; MGB-V8 list
> <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 9:43 AM
> Subject: FI headaches {LONG) was:5-speed gearbox series E help needed
>
> > The problem with my FI is the wiring harness...
>
> > Now I have a new problem that has me stumped. I installed a new set of
> > injectors in preparation for the battle with the CA smog referee.  On
> > restart, the car is running filthy rich, coughing black exhaust, won't
> idle
> > at all, won't keep running without about 1/4 throttle.
> >
> > My theory now is that during the work, just by handling the wiring harness
> > to lay it out of the way etc, another wire has broken inside the harness.
>
> > I need a new wiring harness for the FI, >
> > Scott Pontius
> > '78 MGB V8
> > San Diego

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