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by Ed Lijewski
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: What is this connector?
Replies: 16
Views: 583

Re: What is this connector?

I only add that there was an IMON email Listserve enabling members to post information and ask questions that would be seen by all. The Listserve continued until less than a year ago.

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by Ed Lijewski
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Gawd I dislike oncoming LED headlights!
Replies: 2
Views: 126

Gawd I dislike oncoming LED headlights!

:x :x :x :x :x

They're simply far too bright.

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by Ed Lijewski
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: What is this connector?
Replies: 16
Views: 583

Re: What is this connector?

That is cool, you are OG. What would be cool is if you had the entire email list imon stuff (text and images) in a single file. A word file or whatever. Then I can host it someplace and it can have a link in the FAQ section here. Right now I can only find certain parts (topics like taurus chime or ...
by Ed Lijewski
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2024
Topic: Attending Carlisle for the first time
Replies: 8
Views: 477

Re: Attending Carlisle for the first time

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That's the best non-Cosworth grill I've seen. Kudos.

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by Ed Lijewski
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43501

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

Additional sudden high idle data points: the 3X it occurred on my '88 the engine had been fully up to temperature for quite a while.

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by Ed Lijewski
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Double DIN radios
Replies: 11
Views: 504

Re: Double DIN radios

De gustibus non disputandum est.
Chacon a su gout.
There's no accounting for taste.


I very much like the original Merkur radio/cassette design. They remain installed in my four Merks.

I wretch on looking at many aftermarket unit designs.

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by Ed Lijewski
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: replace oil pan gasket in car?
Replies: 14
Views: 1500

Re: replace oil pan gasket in car?

The lift makes a difference for this job, but maybe most important is not rushing to completion if at all possible.

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by Ed Lijewski
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: replace oil pan gasket in car?
Replies: 14
Views: 1500

Re: replace oil pan gasket in car?

curious to see what happens next
Should be the signature of all Merkur Owners' posts.

[Would make a perfect slogan for the next Merkur T-Shirt...]

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by Ed Lijewski
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43501

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

On my '88 which experienced 3X sudden high idles I had installed a new Ford/Motorcraft TPS with the gold plated pigtail/harness connections. I made no notations of dates for any of the foregoing. I'm certain I installed the new TPS not because of any idle issues but because the exiting TPS likely wa...
by Ed Lijewski
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43501

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

Also keep in mind that the A/C can run in the winter. Defrost typically will turn on the A/C to dehumidify the air. Not surprising something re the A/C failed with it ready to engage so often. I generally keep the AC off after summer ends and very occasionally switch it On during dry outside air co...
by Ed Lijewski
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Heater core flush
Replies: 3
Views: 329

Re: Heater core flush

My blower motor needs replaced and i haven’t got to it yet but at highway speeds i figured there would be enough air blowing through to at least put some heat out. Any advice on it? is it my blower motor cause no heat or maybe the blend door is stuck on cold? If so how would i get to that to manual...
by Ed Lijewski
Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43501

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

Yes, ^ speculation. 88's have the CEL. On my 88 and 89 the CELs lit and remained lit after restarts due to defective ACT sensors. On each car rarely and randomly the CEL might light during operation and stay dark on restart. I've not bothered to check for codes following those instances. As the FOMC...
by Ed Lijewski
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43501

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

I'm still a firm believer that what you call "Sudden Intermittent High Idle" is simply the EECIV going into limp mode. I agree. The PCM programming is saying, "I didn't like that input (or lack thereof) - better idle up to make sure the engine keeps running" Next time it happens...
by Ed Lijewski
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43501

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

I say this because I've run early 90's PCMs on my Lima-4 engines for years now and never again experienced the high idle problem. ?I don't recall ever reading/hearing that you experienced the high idle issue on those engines.? Hasn't everyone? I've been running the later 2.3 PCMs for probably 15 ye...
by Ed Lijewski
Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43501

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

Bob Weir wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:27 am Do cars with different ignition controllers [EEC, PCM, distributor, etc.] have the sudden high idle condition?
Yes. There are many posts re this; here's just the first one from a search today:
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.https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1348 ... t-tps.html

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