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Timeless
05-09-2023, 07:51 AM
Looking for feedback on dwell reading on my stage 2 auto car. Reading drops significantly after 2-3 minutes from a cold start. The cars runs and drives well just want to verify C0 setting after the WUR was replaced.

All components replaced recently:
- 02 sensor (BOSCH)
- thermistor
- vac lines under intake
- spark plugs
- fuel injectors w/DPI seals
- WUR
- cap/rotor
- NOS ignition coil
- DPI alternator kit

Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N2KqOrxn2XSdlZ3ny6J686nCKweI54FC/view?usp=sharing

82DMC12
05-09-2023, 07:57 AM
Yes, it appears you need to turn the CO screw anti-clockwise - it is far too lean once it goes into closed loop.

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Helirich
05-09-2023, 12:25 PM
Looking for feedback on dwell reading on my stage 2 auto car. Reading drops significantly after 2-3 minutes from a cold start. The cars runs and drives well just want to verify C0 setting after the WUR was replaced.

All components replaced recently:
- 02 sensor (BOSCH)
- thermistor
- vac lines under intake
- spark plugs
- fuel injectors w/DPI seals
- WUR
- cap/rotor
- NOS ignition coil
- DPI alternator kit

Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N2KqOrxn2XSdlZ3ny6J686nCKweI54FC/view?usp=sharing

So did you do the ?send in the WUR and wait for rebuild? thing? If so what was your experience? My WUR is not working electrically. (It still works off the radiant heat.) Not really a problem in the summertime, but it takes a bit to run right in cold weather. I hate the idea of sending in my WUR, but I would like this fixed.

82DMC12
05-09-2023, 12:36 PM
I know someone who had their fuel distributor rebuilt by https://fuelinjectioncorp.com/ and they did a good job. Looks like they can also do CPR's and other stuff.

Timeless
05-09-2023, 02:08 PM
So did you do the ?send in the WUR and wait for rebuild? thing? If so what was your experience? My WUR is not working electrically. (It still works off the radiant heat.) Not really a problem in the summertime, but it takes a bit to run right in cold weather. I hate the idea of sending in my WUR, but I would like this fixed.
I purchased a rebuilt unit and sent my core back.

Ron
05-09-2023, 03:07 PM
Let the engine totally warm up before making any changes.
Plug the adjustment access hole with you finger when reading.
Right = Richer = CW
Left = Leaner = CCW

Timeless
05-09-2023, 03:12 PM
Let the engine totally warm up before making any changes.
Plug the adjustment access hole with you finger when reading.
Right = Richer = CW
Left = Leaner = CCW
Thanks. Plan is to let cooling fans cycle before any adjustment.

82DMC12
05-09-2023, 03:14 PM
Thanks. Plan is to let cooling fans cycle before any adjustment.

After you make an adjustment, good idea to close it all up and go for a spirted drive around the neighborhood, then come back and check CO immediately when you pull into the driveway/garage again. You will want to burn off any contaminates on the O2 sensor in case it got fouled up from too much idling or bad mixture.

Bitsyncmaster
05-09-2023, 03:25 PM
Thanks. Plan is to let cooling fans cycle before any adjustment.

With all my testing of O2 and lambda, I suggest you also hold a cruse RPM (about 2500) for a minuet or two after it's warmed up. It seems that clears any carbon off the O2. I think long idles builds some carbon on the O2.

Or go for a short drive.

AugustneverEnds
05-09-2023, 06:28 PM
I know someone who had their fuel distributor rebuilt by https://fuelinjectioncorp.com/ and they did a good job. Looks like they can also do CPR's and other stuff.

FIC rebuilt my distributor and CPR last year, cured many of my car's little annoying issues (flat acceleration spots, occasional stalls), FIC also cleaned up the exterior of both parts so they look new, and their total cost was equal to what I was quoted from other places just to rebuild the distributor. I will definitely give them my business again if I have any more fuel injection projects down the pike.

82DMC12
05-09-2023, 07:12 PM
FIC rebuilt my distributor and CPR last year, cured many of my car's little annoying issues (flat acceleration spots, occasional stalls), FIC also cleaned up the exterior of both parts so they look new, and their total cost was equal to what I was quoted from other places just to rebuild the distributor. I will definitely give them my business again if I have any more fuel injection projects down the pike.Good to know. I'm thinking about sending them my FD and CPR, maybe CSV also just for the hell of it so it can be cleaned up and certified for another 40 years. Maybe over the winter.

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