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    Okay, So I am working on a GM L6 250 fairly stock. it has a GM HEI dizzy. lol
    So, I have the TBI installed w adapter plate. it has a TPS - IACV - MAP all hooked up, I also have the o2 sensor installed, coolant temp switch, oil switch. Fuel Pump relayed... So here is the deal.
    running all hooked up.. It don't. but will throw code 32. disconnect iac, tps, map. it runs, and is rich as crap! however if I run all connected on 1 injector it will barely start but will start... any body do one of these fuel only swaps? or is there a car that I can rip the dizzy from that will actually FIT my dizzy port that is esc?

    Serv No 16144288 AUMJ
    Prom AUMJ 1278
    bottom of prom is
    JT8(G)/J6/P
    LFIVN960
    AE03

    Figure id post some pics of the project as it stands






    And this is now installed with ecm coolant temp and manifold heater.



    01/06/19 edit updated
    Currently installed
    L6 250 stock head & block
    Clifford 6=8 square bore intake
    Clifford 6=8 exhaust headers down into a single 2" pipe
    1984 chevy l6 ecm controlled ca emmissions distributor
    Boyd welding 18 gal tank with aeromotive phantom 200 in tank fuel pump
    91 Astro parts
    * Chopped wire harness
    * Ecm (stock)
    * Tbi w/ tps - iac
    * O2 sensor
    * Coolant sensor
    * Oil pressure sensor/gauge
    * Knock control mod/knock Sesor
    * Fuel pump relay
    Last edited by r.e.c.enthusiasts; 03-20-2019 at 02:13 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by r.e.c.enthusiasts View Post
    Okay, So I am working on a GM L6 250 fairly stock. it has a GM HEI dizzy. lol
    So, I have the TBI installed w adapter plate. it has a TPS - IACV - MAP all hooked up, I also have the o2 sensor installed, coolant temp switch, oil switch. Fuel Pump relayed... So here is the deal.
    running all hooked up.. It don't. but will throw code 32. disconnect iac, tps, map. it runs, and is rich as crap! however if I run all connected on 1 injector it will barely start but will start... any body do one of these fuel only swaps? or is there a car that I can rip the dizzy from that will actually FIT my dizzy port that is esc?
    Some of the california chevy trucks and vans around 1982-1984 had a EST distributor for the computer controlled carbs. Also you need to make sure you have a 4.3 prom chip, netres pack and injectors to start with.

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    when I pulled the first one, the base shaft and gear was appx 1/4 too wide to even fit into the dizzy which is why I ask... on another note. currently it has a new map and a new iac v. it started up immiadiatly after sitting for a few hours but stayed at 500 rpm's. ill pull the cover off the ecu to see what it has.

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    It sounds like the combintaion may be getting too much fuel. The injectors and calibration should be from a similarly sized engine.

    Without the timing control you're missing half the benefit of an ecm. What year 250 do you have? Are you using a GM HEI or aftermarket? Could you install a 7 pin ESC module instead of the 4 pin version?

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    The donor vehicle was the 1991 chevy astro van 4.3l V6 for the ecu tbi harness sensors. my dizzy is a big cap GM HEI also pulled from another car years ago and it works a LOT better than the old points it had on there. and the 250 I believe is from a early 75 chevy nova (non intergral head)

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    The CALIFORNIA EMISSION vehicles listed below with a 4.1 / 250 engine should have the 7 pin HEI / WITHOUT VACUUM ADVANCE distributor. AC Delco part # 88864755 or A1 Cardone part # 30-1677 ( https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaz-30-1677 ).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast355 View Post
    Also you need to make sure you have a 4.3 prom chip, netres pack and injectors to start with.
    Okay.. Im not sure exactly what you mean there... I pulled the entire rig from a 91 astro van minus the dizzy that is coming

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    Okay! So I got my bran spankin new dizzy from summit. Put some new fuel in the new tank. Cranked over. Its is alive!!!! Still slightly rich. Vac is at apps 12-13 " hg.what is idle supposed to sit at timing wise w spout thing unplugged?

    Okay so ive got it set at 4° btdc. Running slightly rich. Still have to wire in that thing that the knock sensor is wired into power wise i think. The vac is sitting at 13 ish vac. Its running pretty darn well. Have to redo the tbi unit as its leaking a little. I hear this high pitched wine in the engine bay. Still need to plug the vac line from the distributor with a cap as its got a hose with screw driver in it at the moment. Think i need a thicker gasket under the carb adapter plate so i can better fit hoses and such on the tbi unit. There was another vac unit in the loom that has some 3 inlet outlet pipes. Not sure if those are needed or not to boost vac at idle or if my idle issue is purely a leak... Let me know and ill keep posted as i go along.


    Ohh... My oil pressure light is on... Did i hook up wrong wire?

    And how do i tell what my coolant temp is now? Had a mechanical sender....

    Hmm. Looks like i may have to set the timing at 0* if im reading this right.
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    Okay, so i now have the knock sensor and esc installed. Only found 2 vac leaks. Fixed both. Fixed fuel leak at the injector. Its still slightly rich i think. Vac is at 15 cold down to 13 idle hot.... It also has a minor sputter at idle. It is running way better though. However i fear i may have to have the engine reworked. Also does any body have the lower thermostat housing with wet sensor hole?

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    So.. Any body here have a 68-72 c10 with a l6 250(or 30 -92) tbi setup? Id love to see some pics with how you did your wiring...

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