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Smoke is gun, cruiser is running like a dream on gas, not so much on petrol but good enough for now. Thanks heaps for all the help guys

So it turns out some silly man out leads 3 and 4 on backwards. She now runs, but is blowing smoke out the exhaust - it's not burning oil, so I'm hoping when the incorrect plug gap 'sooted' everything, it's just dumped a heap of s*** everywhere that I have to burn off.. right?

And nah no codes being thrown at all

I know the wiring on the tps was dodgey, we've rectified that and tried moving it with no change. Newest suspicion is burnt valve or something around there. I've head that running in lpg can soften the valve stems and cause them to misshapen? I'll be pulling the top of the engine apart tomorrow...

Update, injectors are firing well, compression was a touch low but consistent; 135/125/135/135/125/135 We've got it running, re done timing, the issue now is that it backfires as soon as you try to rev it on lpg. Backfired once on petrol then ran out so I'll be getting a jerry can later on and...

I spoke to a local mechanic yesterday. His only suggestion was either injectors blocked open, or a detonation between the cylinders (which means a whole new head D: ) I also think oil galley plug may be buggered now, had a small amount of oil blow out into the dizzy

Will do once I get home from work. I saw your reply to my other post too mate, appreciate the advice but I'm in Australia lol, the 3FE wasn't very popular over here, most bought the diesel version. Starting to wish I had too haha

Yeah I've checked that, all cylinders getting spark

Hi guys I've had a look and couldn't find the info I need so apologies if this has been answered before I'm removing the plenum/throttle body and manifolds on my 3FE and can't find a gasket for between the two parts of the intake manifold. The join is pretty much in line w/ injectors. I plan on...

Just an update mate, haven't had a chance to check comp just yet but she's definitely getting fuel and spark. Could it be injectors stuck open or worse? I have an opportunity to pick up a second hand 3FE engine for $800, just wondering if it'd be worth grabbing it

Nope no engine light

There's engine light or anything on, and I have no idea how to check if it is throwing one lol but I'd love to know please. That could come in handy.

Efi relay was new, identical to the one I replaced which I believe was aftermarket. Intake leak I'll be welding up this weekend, and I know it's not firing on at least those two cylinders, as when idling I can pull those two leads off and it makes no difference to the engine; any other lead and...

I don't have a service manual, only a an ellerys book. It ran fine before and after afm clean and new plugs. Ran fine after I changed dizzy cap and button. It was literally an all of a sudden death on the way to work one morning.

Hey all, Just like to say thanks for all the useful info hidden in these forums. I've recently gotten myself a '91 80 series, 3FE auto, petrol/lpg and I've been having issues. It was running a bit rough when I got it. We then changed and gapped the spark plugs, replaces dizzy cap and button...