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by chicksdigwagons
Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: Injectors, Fuel & Air Supply
Topic: Do I even need idle air control?
Replies: 5
Views: 625

I had the thought on my bike, somewhat in an effort to keep part of the classic feel, to have the manual choke actually open a fast idle valve or crack the throttle a nudge.

Part of what I love about the 35 year old bike is how manual it all is.

And part of what I don't is how manual it all is :D
by chicksdigwagons
Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Injectors, Fuel & Air Supply
Topic: external fuel pump, what one?
Replies: 5
Views: 336

A pump that can flow enough for 500hp is going to draw some current reckon. I'd look at something that's designed for small engine electrical systems. On a 94 Arctic Cat EXT 580efi, the in tank pump actually has hose barbs on either end... I don't recall if it has a bypass though that exits through ...
by chicksdigwagons
Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Newb question on O2 sensors.
Replies: 4
Views: 314

Most people don't continue to use stock narrow band O2s with megasquirt. All the installs I've been involved with had permanently installed Wideband O2s for closed loop EGO correction. But you don't HAVE to use closed loop. Once you're tuned, assuming you're all set up right through and through, ope...
by chicksdigwagons
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: Injectors, Fuel & Air Supply
Topic: Electronic throttle plate - servo controlled throttle
Replies: 1
Views: 240

I'm not understanding the point of the electronic throttle? Sounds like you want to use megasquirt like an add-on injector controller, which is possible. You'll just need to add the injector(s), add a coolant and air temp sensor and the tach signal and map hose. That's all you need to do what you ar...
by chicksdigwagons
Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: Still Getting Ignition Miss. Running Out Of Ideas.
Replies: 90
Views: 5037

I'm determined to find it. I figured out how to record on my scope. Turns out my laptop is just too chunky which made for frustrating attempts. I loaded up on my desktop and the recording function is really amazing; whole new nerdy world. My wife splits town Friday so I'll haul my desktop into the ...
by chicksdigwagons
Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: Still Getting Ignition Miss. Running Out Of Ideas.
Replies: 90
Views: 5037

I'm no expert on 'scopes, I have a Velleman HPS10, which does about a million things I can't begin to understand... If you change your period to a couple seconds or more you should be able to see if there is a miss in the VR... looks like it might have enough resolution for that, mine does if you zo...
by chicksdigwagons
Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: Still Getting Ignition Miss. Running Out Of Ideas.
Replies: 90
Views: 5037

It looks like you have a laundry list of things you've tried... Compared to engines I've scoped, your signals look fantastic. I have a hard time believing that's where your problem lies. Do you have both channels scoped during an RPM drop at all? I'd be very curious to see if the VR in/out changes a...
by chicksdigwagons
Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: Injectors, Fuel & Air Supply
Topic: Dual fuel injectors per throttle bore
Replies: 13
Views: 801

Thats an interesting point that I have never considered...
by chicksdigwagons
Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Injectors, Fuel & Air Supply
Topic: Injectors firing rapidly,motor off,battery charger high AMP
Replies: 1
Views: 165

Also, high amp chargers put out a heck of a lot of voltage when cranked. So that's another consideration.
by chicksdigwagons
Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:15 am
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Need help sourcing a small throttle body
Replies: 3
Views: 296

You might want to consider an EFI snowmobile Throttle body. I've played with them from a 94 Arctic Cat EXT 580. They can be separated and you could use one, or use both of them with a little work to the intake. Built in bosses for injectors is a nice touch. Most automotive throttle bodies are not go...