500EFI Whipple rich running condition
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500 EFI with Whipple stage 2 blower kits.
Engine stumbles under light acceleration, around 1000-2200RPM, black smoke, smells like raw fuel. Proceed beyond 2200RPM, all is well and engine runs great.
Has some trouble idling at times, especially in gear.
IAC count stays at 140, does not change. Oher engine hovers at 25-50. IAC remote hose is also FULL of raw gas, not even sure how this is possible. My guess is maybe IAC is stuck closed?
Replaced bladder in the regulator thinking that could potentially be the issue but no dice.
I should also mention the oil smells like gas.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks!
Engine stumbles under light acceleration, around 1000-2200RPM, black smoke, smells like raw fuel. Proceed beyond 2200RPM, all is well and engine runs great.
Has some trouble idling at times, especially in gear.
IAC count stays at 140, does not change. Oher engine hovers at 25-50. IAC remote hose is also FULL of raw gas, not even sure how this is possible. My guess is maybe IAC is stuck closed?
Replaced bladder in the regulator thinking that could potentially be the issue but no dice.
I should also mention the oil smells like gas.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks!
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That setup runs a Map sensor? Did the hose fall off/crack/sensor go bad?
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From: Sandusky, Ohio
Had a similar issue with my 700s. My throttles were a little off. So went through a bunch of diagnostics. Turned out to be a bad coil. Engine gave me no warning on vessel view which was perplexing. Check your coils
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I replaced the IAC and did a reset procedure, all seems ok now. IAC count would stay at 140 regardless of TPS before. Now it hovers between 0 and 25. I can hear it working when you give it quick throttle. Will water test later and report back.
MAP sensor and hose all look good.
I would agree that this would only affect idle condition, but I have seen weirder things happen.
Last edited by MWhitney; 07-03-2023 at 12:49 PM.




