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| [GMCnet] Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice [message #366512] |
Mon, 06 September 2021 19:47  |
BobDunahugh
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Lost spark. Has Howell EFI with EBL Change distributor, coil, and cap. Has 12.8 volts to dist. Still no spark. Found a wire from the EBL to the starter. That grounded to the exhaust manifold. Did that wire grounding. Kill the EBL? Anyone around Chamberland? Would my 403 ECM get him home? His cell 319-929-3583. Bob Dunahugh
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice [message #366517 is a reply to message #366512] |
Mon, 06 September 2021 22:01  |
Ken Shaffer
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Update…
I’m off the interstate. I got a Tow to Chamberlan SD.
I still have no spark.
Have 12v to coil. I replaced coil and dist cap, then replaced distributor. Still no spark.
I have Howell EFI with EBL
Anybody have any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Ken
Ken Shaffer
Marion Iowa
73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
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| [GMCnet] Re: Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice [message #366519 is a reply to message #366517] |
Mon, 06 September 2021 22:37 |
Keith V
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does the fuel pump come on when the key is turned? It should come on for a second.
The wire to the starter tells the ECU the engine is cranking, hard to believe it would kill the ecu
BUT, if that wire is not connected to the starter I doubt the ECU would start the engine since it wouldn't know you are trying to start it.
That said you should still get spark, since the spark isn't controlled by the ECU, just the timing of the spark. Kinda points to the module or the pickup coil
maybe unplug the knock module.
Definitely call jimk in the morning
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Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 10:01 PM
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Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice
Update…
I’m off the interstate. I got a Tow to Chamberlan SD.
I still have no spark.
Have 12v to coil. I replaced coil and dist cap, then replaced distributor. Still no spark.
I have Howell EFI with EBL
Anybody have any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Ken
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Marion Iowa
73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
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| [GMCnet] Re: Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice [message #366521 is a reply to message #366519] |
Mon, 06 September 2021 22:47 |
jimk
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Replace the 7 pin module.
On Mon, Sep 6, 2021 at 8:37 PM Keith V wrote:
> does the fuel pump come on when the key is turned? It should come on for a
> second.
> The wire to the starter tells the ECU the engine is cranking, hard to
> believe it would kill the ecu
>
> BUT, if that wire is not connected to the starter I doubt the ECU would
> start the engine since it wouldn't know you are trying to start it.
> That said you should still get spark, since the spark isn't controlled by
> the ECU, just the timing of the spark. Kinda points to the module or the
> pickup coil
> maybe unplug the knock module.
>
> Definitely call jimk in the morning
>
> ________________________________
> From: Ken Shaffer
> Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 10:01 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice
>
> Update…
> I’m off the interstate. I got a Tow to Chamberlan SD.
> I still have no spark.
> Have 12v to coil. I replaced coil and dist cap, then replaced
> distributor. Still no spark.
> I have Howell EFI with EBL
> Anybody have any other suggestions?
> Thanks,
>
> Ken
> --
> Ken Shaffer
> Marion Iowa
> 73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi
> hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
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| [GMCnet] Re: Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice [message #366522 is a reply to message #366521] |
Mon, 06 September 2021 23:32 |
jimk
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Ken,
Why did you not contact me as I could help along with fer others that are
available .
I helped 3 people today.
On Mon, Sep 6, 2021 at 8:47 PM Jim Kanomata wrote:
> Replace the 7 pin module.
>
> On Mon, Sep 6, 2021 at 8:37 PM Keith V wrote:
>
>> does the fuel pump come on when the key is turned? It should come on for
>> a second.
>> The wire to the starter tells the ECU the engine is cranking, hard to
>> believe it would kill the ecu
>>
>> BUT, if that wire is not connected to the starter I doubt the ECU would
>> start the engine since it wouldn't know you are trying to start it.
>> That said you should still get spark, since the spark isn't controlled by
>> the ECU, just the timing of the spark. Kinda points to the module or the
>> pickup coil
>> maybe unplug the knock module.
>>
>> Definitely call jimk in the morning
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Ken Shaffer
>> Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 10:01 PM
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice
>>
>> Update…
>> I’m off the interstate. I got a Tow to Chamberlan SD.
>> I still have no spark.
>> Have 12v to coil. I replaced coil and dist cap, then replaced
>> distributor. Still no spark.
>> I have Howell EFI with EBL
>> Anybody have any other suggestions?
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ken
>> --
>> Ken Shaffer
>> Marion Iowa
>> 73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi
>> hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
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> Jim Kanomata ASE
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice [message #366528 is a reply to message #366512] |
Tue, 07 September 2021 08:48 |
lqqkatjon
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do you have ability to run the "whats up display"??
Jim K probably has it right, and is a very good source of information and diagnostics on the EBL systems. There is a single wire just off the start of the ECU harness, that you disconnect to set "base timing" it basically disables the ECU's control of the spark. you could try that too. EBL should pop some codes.
but usually the diagonostic tree for no spark, is check and verify 12v at distributor. then it usually is the module, then the coil. and for the price, a cap/rotor is easy to put in.
if still no spark, then it could be deeper into the distributor like a pickup coil.
Chamberlain is a tough spot... part stores there, but think pretty far from help.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| [GMCnet] Fw: Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice [message #366529 is a reply to message #366512] |
Tue, 07 September 2021 08:52 |
BobDunahugh
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Got things worked out. Ken's back on the road. He'll get back as to what went wrong. Not related to the EFI. As thought. Bob Dunahugh
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From: Bob Dunahugh
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Subject: Ken Sheffer stuck on I-90 in SD. Needs some advice
Lost spark. Has Howell EFI with EBL Change distributor, coil, and cap. Has 12.8 volts to dist. Still no spark. Found a wire from the EBL to the starter. That grounded to the exhaust manifold. Did that wire grounding. Kill the EBL? Anyone around Chamberland? Would my 403 ECM get him home? His cell 319-929-3583. Bob Dunahugh
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