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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Injectors sticking

I got my stageI's used and on a cold start(sitting 8-10hrs) when I start it I'm only running on 6-7 cylinders til it warms a bit or I start revving it and then it'll fire on all 8. What's the deal?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Sounds like a wiring issue.

But then, how long have you drove it after install?

Could still be air in the system.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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If you feel up to it , pull the covers , one or two will not be spitting oil ... (poppets)

On edit . T has a point . How long have they been in there ?....

Electrical will usually set a CEL ...(or at least a soft IDM code) ...
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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I've put about 300 miles on them. When I try to do a buzz test when cold it buzzes real low then fires 1,2,3 and stops.
Oil has 200 miles on it
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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If it was wiring why would it clear up after I rev it a coue times
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Resistance in metal changes with temperature.

Might not be getting good contact with solenoids till it warms up.

Thats all I was thinking.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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I'll check the wiring.

When it get warm it'll run like a raped ape.

If it's a poppet how hard would it be to swap the pistons to different injectors?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
I'll check the wiring.

When it get warm it'll run like a raped ape.

If it's a poppet how hard would it be to swap the pistons to different injectors?
If it is a poppet issue , they need to be machined or replaced ...
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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I have a good set of injectors couldn't I just swap the stageI pistons to the good stock injectors ?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
I have a good set of injectors couldn't I just swap the stageI pistons to the good stock injectors ?
IIRC , its the seats that get hammered ...
 
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