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Subject:Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
From:Damon Campbell
Date:Fri, 21 Jan 2005 18:19:16 -0800

Thanks Craig,

All the FI stuff worked great when it came off the 1.9
engine 6k ago.  That engine was pulled for a coolant
problem, and honestly, a bit of a project/experiment.
Turned out to be a lot more of one than i was
bargaining for.

Interesting thoughts on the FPR, but i would be
concerned that might just mask a deeper problem.
Worth trying if i get desperate, though :-).

Thanks for the words of encouragement!

-Damon

--- Craig Oda <craigoda@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> What happens if Damon disconnects the vacuum line
> from the
> distributor, plugs the end that goes into the air
> intake distributor
> and then leaves the side on the fuel pressure
> regulator open?  Would
> this raise the fuel pressure from 29psi to 36psi as
> a test?
>
> My understanding from talking to Damon when he lived
> in the SF Bay
> area was that he decided to rebuild the engine as
> somewhat of a hobby.
>  I think the AFM was working on a 1.9L waterboxer
> and there weren't
> major drivability issues.
>
> I find reading about the adventures of Sparky (his
> vehicle) quite
> interesting and am hoping to see a happy ending to
> the story, such as
> getting it to work.  :-)
>
> Damon, we're all cheering for you and your 2.3L
> waterboxer..
>
> -- Craig

=====
'84 Westy (Sparky) w/2.3L WBX
Vancouver, BC

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