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D-Jet '20 click' throttle sensor test and other fuel questions. 140-160

posted by  jwhorto on  Wed Feb 18 16:19 CST 2004
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Justin,

I know that this is somewhat off the subject, but I thought I would share a quick story about my 71 142E.

I installed solid state ignition(Perlux from IPD) and was adjusting it after installation. I had the timing set WAAAAY off and was attempting to start the engine. After 8-10 long cranks on the engine, there was a large explosion. This destroyed the entire exhaust system and blew many of the tools off the wall in my garage.

I should have not been so foolish. I had noticed that the fuel pump was kicking in each and every time I attempted to start the car and assumed that it was ok. I was very wrong, because with each start attempt more and more fuel(and fuel vapor) was collecting inside the engine/intake/exhaust and finally it ignited.

Bad news.....

Be careful when dealing with this system. Don't screw up like I did.

Just trying to help if I can,

Jeremy
71 142E
83 244 GL
95 940
Oxford, MA






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