Re: HELP!! Idle outa control

From: HogDoctor (hog.doctor@execpc.com)
Date: Fri Jan 19 2001 - 21:29:01 CST


JEE wrote:

> Thanks a bunch Doc. 15+ yrs in the operating room as an OR nurse with a ton
> of docs, and that's some of the best advice I've had to date <g>

How about "count all your sponges and tools before zipping the patient back up"?

>
>
> Answered several questions. Did the idle adjustment per TFM and damned if'n
> it didn't work <g>

Been there. I don't have time to screw around with procedures that don't work.

>
> I wondered about the SE backplate having no access hole for the idle
> adjustment. Seemed sorta odd to me - but after 35 yrs of dinking with
> Detroit Muscle, I've gotten used to seeing all kinds of things.
> That hole will be there next time I pull the air filter or readjust the idle
> 'cuz of the PC II that's going on in the next couple of days - which ever
> comes first.
> Drinks all around - these fuelies are a different sort of breed ain't
> they.......

The current touring EFI is archaic. Couldn't close a loop if it's life depended
on it.
The new generation of EFI is much better. Kinda like finally upgrading that ol
8 track
with a cassette player.

>
> PS there's a ton of PowerCommander chatter in dejanews. With the SE
> airbox/filter and SE touring pipes, got a map you've seen best for GP's on a
> 97FLHTCUI? It'll take awhile before I get comfortable with manipulating the
> maps myself as I've heard going on in here. Sorta understand the group
> likes number 005.

hop on the powercommander.com website and see what they've got.
Otherwise, replace that silly air temp gauge with an air/fuel ratio gauge and
dial it in
that way. Best option is to have a dyno facility tune it for you.
Get a sport map and economy touring map, switch back and forth as needed.
--
HogDr SENS BS#123

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