Re: Trials and tribulations

[garwillis@msn.com (Garfield Willis)]

On Sun, 25 Jun 2000 11:22:06 -0400, rr <RRauscher@nni.com> wrote:

>The TBI uses some killer
>insulation on the wires to the injectors, apparently so it doesn't
>melt with the exposure to the fuel. This makes it hard to splice
>and easy to break the wires.

Hmmm, not sure what that would be. Both PVC (80degC) and the higher temp
polyethylene insulation (125degC) used on SAE J1128-rated automotive
wire are naturally fuel/oil resistant. I take it from your description
that it really does look like a different kinda wire? Anybody know what
kinda wire that might be, or perhap it was just aged? Was the wire new
or old, Bob?

>After much time trouble-shooting a no-to-hard-start condition,
>I found the injector wire splices broken. ...
>The ends were still butt together, apparently the engine vibration
>was enough to keep them touching so that once started, the
>engine would run.

Ho ho, good sluething! Gawd, I HATE intermittents, especially ones that
hide under vibration. I can imagine how good you musta felt when you
found out where that gremlin was hiding, and squished it. :)

Gar


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