Hey all,

I replaced the control arms and wanted to know if I need to tighten them with the car on the ground, or if I can do it when jacked up? The manual doesn't seem to get much into this topic. Just was curious due to new bushings and such.

Guys, I think I got it. I just kept putting the dizzy in and out until I had it just a hair after IG1. Seems to have done the trick. I timed it to 10 in diag and it is going between 15-16 when started normally. I adjusted the idle screw after it warmed up during regular run. I am going to upload a v...

It does feel like when Im putting the distributor in (while the dimples are aligned) that it notches just a hair to the left (rotor moves down a tiny bit...) Is this really that delicate? took the exhaust cover off to see...

All, It's been a few days and I have gone through the procedure of trying to time my recently started 4AGE that I rebuilt. Everything sounds great, but I am having trouble timing it now. I am getting timing that is retarded to the point where it is to the left of the scale on the timing cover, and w...

Dang jondee...you were right 100 percent. I ended up taking the quarter panel off and unhooked everything front hat side of the harness and found this wire. It was completely hidden under the ground wire to the battery. I have learned some important lessons lol...time to make a start video and post ...

I'm thinking about getting one of those wire tone generators. Any recommendations?

Alright...still no dice and I'm going to continue to get data. I understand what closes the relay. 1. I have continuity from the blue/red wire at the pump to two of the pins going to the OCR. 2. I have ground going to the white/black wire that goes to the fuel pump. 3. Tested the fuel pump with a sp...

I will admit. I did initially have that ground unhooked. I will scuff that area up and will hook another separate ground wire to that tonight. Will keep all posted. Thanks!

Now...could it be the ECU? If so, I'll try to get a replacement here...In troubleshooting, the check engine warning light does not turn on while in the ON position as stated in my service manual...That, and the diagnostics have not worked. This suggests the ECU in the flow chart.

I completely understand what you just wrote. I've been staring at the electrical diagrams for hours and have watched a few electrical 101 videos and read several articles on how to read diagrams. I did take basic electronics in aviation school many years ago. I think we are getting closer here thoug...

So....I've checked timing. It is dead on. I pulled the dizzy and it's aligned just fine. I've grounded the hell out of my motor with additional 90A rated wire from the left/right of the block to the chassis on fresh metal. I've made sure the transmission is grounded. I have identified all of the plu...

I hooked 12V to Blue/Black on the pump wire side with ground. I hear the pump loud and clear so I will cross off the pump for now. Starting from under the hood and checking all of my grounds first from right/left side of block to the chassis and transmission ground.

Got it. I am in the garage now and will double check it all, including the timing. Even if the timing was off, I would think fuel would still be in the rail, right? I will check it all from the batt to the inside and will report. Thanks again for helping with this.

That single pin plug you bought up...that connects to the ground on the chassis and to the right of the block, right? That is plugged in and I made sure to get to bare metal with that.

Alright guys. Today I did the following: 1. Swapped the COR and I can hear it clicking when I turn the key to start. This relay also clicks when I hook it up to a test battery. 2. I checked all of the fuses and relays in the fuse box and down on the kick panel box. There are some wires that are not ...

All, I will have some time tonight to see if the pump is getting the 12V. I happened to have a spare COR and I can actually hear that click...The old one would not click when I tested it, so its probably bad. I still cannot get any fuel though after replacing just this. I'll have more tonight with p...

I took one of the plugs out and smell no fuel. I unbolted the little banjo bolt for the cold start injector and shorted the jumper on the diag plug and switched to ON, still nothing. The rail seems dry. I did end up using fuel hose to replace the nylon line in the back which looks a little crimped. ...

Thanks for the suggestions. Again, thanks for the help. This is a complete rebuild and I will go through tomorrow to test and get results with whatever I can think of. I do have the service manual here that I am fingering through and will post some results. I will check that fuel now to see...I pick...

So, I have tried to start after putting the spark plugs and wire set in. It is cranking and cranking, but I am hearing a consistent crank with no attempt at an actual start. I will go through the standard troubleshooting tomorrow of checking spark/air/fuel. 1. I have the distributor tighten so it do...

Thanks a lot for the clarification. It's time to start this thing then... =)

Hey all, I'm about to start for the first time after a rebuild. I have a question about the fuel pump. I replaced the pump and am pretty sure I have everything wired. I took the spark plugs out and turned the motor over a good bit to prime the oil. After hooking the fuel pump wiring up in the rear, ...

Hey man, thanks so much for the diagram! I think I get it now, just need clarification. 1. Instead of using an 80A / 30A, I need to use a 60A / 30A? 2. White wire would bolt opposite of the terminal to the 60A? 3. Black/Red would bolt opposite of the terminal to the 30A? 4. Green would bolt onto eit...

All, I have a 4AGE 16V big block that I am working to start up since rebuilding. I have two questions about the wires that were on the battery fuse block. 1. Do I need a 30A and 80A fusible links? I have seen some folks using 60A - 100A in some posts trying to find the answer to this myself.. I thin...

Texted! Thanks for the reply.

Hey all,

I wanted to see if anyone here had a good set of tension rods. I am changing bushings out for the first time and notice that mine are bent. No good. If I can send someone a little bit of cash here to help them clean out their garages, perfect. Need them shipped to 23608. Let me know.

Hey all, I have taken my old carrier bearing off of my driveshaft and replaced it with the new. My only questions are: 1. Do I need to put grease anywhere? 2. The nut that holds it on had a notch to punch in. I punched this out before I un-tightened. Can I reuse this nut, or should I try to get a ne...

That's what I figured. Thanks for the advise. Should be dropping the motor in soon.

I should clarify, this is for a RWD AE86 with a 4AGE motor. Im starting to think it won't matter with all that weight on it. Just wanted to know if anyone else has seen this or had any issues.

Hey everyone, I recently ordered a mess of parts from Rockauto and the motor mounts made by Westar P/N EM-8210 seem to be correct, but they are missing the little guide dimple. It showed it on the picture before ordering. Do you need this dimple on the motor mount? Anyone using these on their ride?

Hey all, Almost finished with the motor. I ordered a line kit from Side2Side and am trying to figure this out. I wanted to post several pictures to clarify the general installation of the vac lines, and wanted to know what I have to loop or cap any lines. I am deleting the EGR, Power Steering, Air C...