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Forum: General Q & A
11-01-2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,003
Posted By mats

OK, I understand. If it has gone that far the...

OK, I understand. If it has gone that far the ring needs to be fixed.
Forum: General Q & A
11-01-2007, 02:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,003
Posted By mats

Well, I am not sure I understand the connection...

Well, I am not sure I understand the connection between the gimbal ring as a holder of the outdrive on the one hand and the gimbal ring as a link in the steering system on the other hand. It is...
Forum: General Q & A
10-30-2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,003
Posted By mats

If the only problem with the gimbal ring is the...

If the only problem with the gimbal ring is the slop in the tiller arm, I don't see why one should spend the money to change the gimbal ring if full hydraulic is the route forward. Anyway thats what...
Forum: General Q & A
10-30-2007, 02:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,241
Posted By mats

All wires go to the ECM Gray= 5 Volt...

All wires go to the ECM

Gray= 5 Volt reference
Lt green= MAP signal
Black = ground
Forum: General Q & A
10-30-2007, 01:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,241
Posted By mats

What is the trouble you experience with the...

What is the trouble you experience with the engine?
If the MAP sensor is shot the engine will run but very rich. It will basically smell unburnt gas all over the place. You can try by disconnecting...
Forum: General Q & A
10-30-2007, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,301
Posted By mats

I would start with changing the cap, rotor and...

I would start with changing the cap, rotor and plugwires. If that doesn't fix it I would start swapping parts between the engines, coil, ignition module, etc. Your symptoms point to the high tension...
Forum: General Q & A
10-29-2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,301
Posted By mats

I have had a similar situation on my 502 MPI,...

I have had a similar situation on my 502 MPI, cutting out on one cylinder at around 3000 rpm. It finally went away when I changed the plugwires. My guess is that the ignition componets (Plugs, wires,...
Forum: General Q & A
10-29-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,003
Posted By mats

If the slop is in the attachment beteen the...

If the slop is in the attachment beteen the tiller arm and the gimbal ring, use your money to buy a full hydraulic external steering instead of a new gimbal ring. The tiller arm attachment is a lousy...
Forum: General Q & A
10-14-2007, 02:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,723
Posted By mats

When you say that the fuel pressure is constant,...

When you say that the fuel pressure is constant, do you mean that it is constant also under load, in the fault situation?
Forum: General Q & A
10-13-2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,339
Posted By mats

My 502 MPI behaved in a similar way and it was...

My 502 MPI behaved in a similar way and it was driving me nuts. It went away when I finally changed the plug wires. My guess is that the wires need to be in perfect condition for the voltage to be...
Forum: General Q & A
06-27-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,085
Posted By mats

If you have the factory manual there must be a...

If you have the factory manual there must be a procedure for it somewhere. A thought; if I recall it correctly, there is also a possibility that the distrbutor shaft/magnet is demagnetized causing...
Forum: General Q & A
06-27-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
Posted By mats

Go full hydraulic. It is world of a difference in...

Go full hydraulic. It is world of a difference in terms of safety and control vs keeping the cable. Single or dual ram I dont think is so important.
Forum: General Q & A
06-27-2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,127
Posted By mats

If I recall it correctly it is sitting inside the...

If I recall it correctly it is sitting inside the distributor, screwd to the bottom plate. Pull the cap, disconnect all the connectors and remove it. You may have to unscrew the ignition module...
Forum: General Q & A
06-25-2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,127
Posted By mats

Agree that the factory manuals are better. One...

Agree that the factory manuals are better. One more connector to check ; the one to the pick-up coil inside the distributor. Good luck
Forum: General Q & A
06-24-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,127
Posted By mats

Well, the next step is to trouble shoot the...

Well, the next step is to trouble shoot the individual components, coil, pick-up coil in the distributor, ignition module. For that you need an ohm meter and the correct procedure which I dont...
Forum: General Q & A
06-24-2007, 01:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,127
Posted By mats

Checking the 12V at the distributor is an easy...

Checking the 12V at the distributor is an easy way to figure out if the trouble is up or downstreams from that point.
Forum: General Q & A
06-23-2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,127
Posted By mats

Check (wiggle) the connectors around the...

Check (wiggle) the connectors around the distibutor and coil. Check cap and rotor, check for 12V to distributor when ignition is on.

Have you conformed no spark with a timing light?
Forum: General Q & A
06-21-2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 101,508
Posted By mats

I would check the fuel pressure. I would guess...

I would check the fuel pressure. I would guess that a vapor lock or whatever that prevents fuel delivery would show
Forum: General Q & A
06-21-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 101,508
Posted By mats

I opened and closed the VST tank on my 1996 502...

I opened and closed the VST tank on my 1996 502 MPI some 10 times without replacing the o-ring. I did not create any problems.
Forum: General Q & A
06-20-2007, 01:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,087
Posted By mats

Circulation pump?

Circulation pump?
Forum: General Q & A
06-20-2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,481
Posted By mats

Did you check the fuel pressure under load in the...

Did you check the fuel pressure under load in the fault situation?
Forum: General Q & A
06-19-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,147
Posted By mats

OK. Your engine is newer than mine:D Wish I had...

OK. Your engine is newer than mine:D Wish I had one. Good luck
Forum: General Q & A
06-19-2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,147
Posted By mats

There are no trouble codes for low fuel pressure...

There are no trouble codes for low fuel pressure on a 502 MPI. The only way to find out is to check fuel pressure in the fault situation ie when it cuts out
Forum: General Q & A
06-19-2007, 01:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,087
Posted By mats

That definitely looks like steam caused by low...

That definitely looks like steam caused by low water flow. Been there. Since it is both exhaust pipes the problem should be in the section before the water is split up two paths. I am not familiar...
Forum: General Q & A
06-19-2007, 01:16 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 101,508
Posted By mats

I am coming back to the fact that both engines...

I am coming back to the fact that both engines died. I would check the water separating fuel filters for water.
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