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1988

2006-12-24T04:45:12Z

EFI Eagle:

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'''To view price data and window stickers please go here *[[1988 Stickers and Data]]'''

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1988 the last model year for the AMC Eagle. The Chrysler Corporation in 1987 merged with AMC which in effect meant that AMC was no more. The last Independent Car Maker in the U.S. was gone and of course that meant the AMC Eagle as well. Chrysler had said they would keep AMC alive with new products and even a new Eagle, but that never came to pass. Yes, Eagles were built, in fact it was a short lived Chrysler Company division to provide cars for former AMC dealers to sell along with their highly popular jeeps. But, the new Eagle was not 4WD, instead they were of Renault and Mitsubishi design.

There is a myth that the 1988 model year Eagles were just left over 1987 models and that all 1988's were in the Limited trim line. Those myths are not true. All 1988 models were built in the 1988 model year, albeit an abbreviated year. From sometime in August until mid December. Another myth was that AMC raided their parts bins and heavily optioned out the last cars. This was not true, buyers could still order the options of their choice, or none at all. However, the 1988 model did possess a higher level of standard equipment than earlier models.

Of course, only one model was available in 1988, the venerable wagon.

<center> '''The line up for 1988.'''

 '''Wagon -- Last Year of Production of the AMC Eagle'''

'''1988 Production approximatley 2,306 - Last Year of Production.'''

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 '''The Last AMC "Dealer Brochure" '''

Like it says, just an addendum to the 1987 Catalog.

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 '''1988 Window Stickers'''

''courtesy of AMC Eagle Nest Member Eagle1985''

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'''AMC Eagle Nest Member 1988 Eagles'''

Own an '88 Eagle and you would like to see it here? e-mail IowaEagle@amceaglenest.com

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2006-12-24T04:43:38Z

EFI Eagle: Nick McIntosh's 88 Eagle Nick@NicholasMcIntosh.com

Nick McIntosh's 88 Eagle
Nick@NicholasMcIntosh.com

Fog Lamps

2006-12-24T04:19:48Z

EFI Eagle:

Service Note: The relay listed by most parts vendors will not fit the OE socket. We do not know the correct part number but it is possible to hard wire the replacement one.

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For those of you looking for replacements for the hard to find and costly Marchal fog lamps, go to your local GM dealership and ask for part
number 998528. It's a complete kit, i.e. 2 lights, 2 lens covers, mounting hardware and all the wiring. Only slightly different than the ones on the Eagles. The lens covers included are the white covers with the marchal cat, flag and "S.E.V. Marchal" on them. I have been
told that these were options on some of the 3rd gen camaros and were used on the '79 Pace Car Corvette. 

Here's your OFFICIAL interchange: 

1984 through 1992 Dodge DAYTONA, CHARGER, ARIES 
1984 through 1992 Chrysler LEBARON, RELIANT, MOST K-CAR 
1981 through 1986 Ford MUSTANG, possibly ESCORT 
1980 through 1990 Fiat MOST MODELS 
1977 through 1992 Lancia MOST MODELS 
1979 through 1987 Peugot SOME MODELS 

These all use SIMILAR or IDENTICAL SEV Marchal foglights. They MAY have
differing part numbers. Best ID is measuring and checking wires. COLORS
WILL DIFFER!!

Comprehensive Index

2006-12-24T04:17:18Z

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''Under Construction -- NOTE: You can hide the Index in the Gray Box or Just Scroll Down to the Actual Index''

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Air Conditioning, Blows Hot Air [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Air Conditioning, Setting Service Valves (All OE Compressors) [[AC Service Valves]]

Air Shock Absorbers, Rear, Removal/Replacement [[Rear Shock Installation]]

Alignment, Front Wheel [[Alignment Specifications]]

Automatic Transmission, Band Adjustment [[Band Adjustment]]

Automatic Transmission, Diagram, Internal [[Diagnosis and Testing]]

Automatic Transmission, Diagnosis & Testing [[Diagnosis and Testing]]

Automatic Transmission, Throttle Cable/Rod Adjustment [[Throttle Cable/Rod Adjustment - 4 & 6 Cylinder Cars]]

Automatic Transmission, Torque Converter, Diagnosis [[Diagnosis and Testing]]

Axle, Front, Disconnect [[Disconnect Axle]]

Axle, Front Disconnect, 1981 TSM Supplement [[Select Shift]]

Axle, Front Disconnect [[Front Axle Lock]]

Axle, Front Half Shafts, Removal/Replacement [[CV Half Shafts]]

Axle, Front, Non Disconnect [[Non Disconnect Axle]]

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Band Adjustment, Automatic Transmission [[Band Adjustment]]

Bearings, Front Wheel, Removal/Replacement [[Front Wheel Bearings]]

Belt, 258, Alt w/AC, Adjustment [[Alternator Belt]]

Belts, 4 and 6 cylinder
[[1980 4 & 6 Cyl Belts]]
[[1981 4 & 6 Cyl Belts]]
[[1982 4 & 6 Cyl Belts]]
[[1983 4 & 6 Cyl Belts]]
[[1984 - 1988]]

Body, Decals/Overlays [[DECALS & OVERLAYS Repair Replacement]]

Body, Mirrors, Remote w/cable [[Cable-operated mirrors]]

Body Part, Interchanges [[ Body Parts Intechangeability: Hinges, Door Handles]]

Brakes, Shudder [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Bulbs [[Bulb Location and Numbers]]

Buying Tips [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

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Carburetor, Carter BBD, Correcting Idle Problem [[Curing Carter BBD Carb Issues]]

Carburetor, Carter BBD, Idle, Correctly Setting [[Correctly setting your idle speed 1980 - 1988]]

Carburetor, Upgrade, Motorcraft 21XX [[21xx Autolite/Motorcraft carb upgrade]]

CEC Controls, 1983, GM 151 (2.5) [[1983 - GM 4 Cylinder]] Perhaps earlier years too.

CEC Controls, 1983 1/2 AMC 150 (2.5) [[1983 1/2 AMC 4 Cylinder]]

CEC Controls, 1983, 258 (4.2) [[1983 6 Cylinder]] Perhaps later years too.

Chassis, Inspection and Lubrication [[Chassis Inspection & Lubrication Chart]]

Circuit Breakers [[Fuse Panel]]

Clutch, Does Not Work [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Clutch, Hydraulic [[Hydraulic Clutch]]

Colors, Interior and Exterior
[[1980 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1981 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1982 thru 1984 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1985 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1986 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1987 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1988 Exterior - Interior Colors]]

Cruise Command, Wiring [[Cruise Command]]

Cylinder Head Assembly, 258 (4.2L) [[Cylinder Head Assembly]]

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Decals and Overlays [[DECALS & OVERLAYS Repair Replacement]]

Disconnect Axle, 1981 - 1984 Axle [[Select Shift]]

Distributor, 6 Cylinder SSI [[6 Cylinder SSI Distributor]]

Doors, Wind/Water Leaks [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Doors, sagging [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

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ECM, Diagnostic Test [[Diagnostic ECM Test]]

Electrical, Non-Engine
[[Bulb Location and Numbers]]
[[Fuse Panel]]
[[Cruise Command]]
[[Fog Lamps]]
[[Gauge Package]] 4 & 6 Cylinder versions.
[[Power Locks]]
[[Power Windows]]
[[Power Seats]]
[[Remote Hatch Release]]

Engine, 258, Cylinder Head Assembly [[Cylinder Head Assembly]]

Engine, 258, Intake/Exhaust Manifold Tightening [[Intake/Exhaust Tightening Sequence]]

Engine, 258, Interchange [[Will Any 258 Fit In My Eagle?]]

Engine, Belts, 4 and 6 cylinder
[[1980 4 & 6 Cyl Belts]]
[[1981 4 & 6 Cyl Belts]]
[[1982 4 & 6 Cyl Belts]]
[[1983 4 & 6 Cyl Belts]]
[[1984 - 1988]]

Engine, Carter BBD Carb, Poor Idle [[Curing Carter BBD Carb Issues]]

Engine, CEC Controls, 1983, GM 151 (2.5) [[1983 - GM 4 Cylinder]] Perhaps earlier years too.

Engine, CEC Controls, 1983 1/2 AMC 150 (2.5) [[1983 1/2 AMC 4 Cylinder]]

Engine, CEC Controls, 1983, 258 (4.2) [[1983 6 Cylinder]] Perhaps later years too.

Engine, Idle Speed, Correctly Setting [[Correctly setting your idle speed 1980 - 1988]]

Engine, Poor Idle [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Engine, Poor Idle [[My Eagle Does Not Run Well]]

Engine, Poor Performance [[My Eagle Does Not Run Well]]

Engine, Vacuum, 1980, 258 (4.2)
[[1980 6 Cylinder, 49 State with 3.08 Axle]]
[[1980 6 Cylinder, 49 State with 3.54 Axle]]
[[1980 6 Cylinder, Hilly Terrain]]
[[1980 6 Cylinder, California]]

Engine, Vacuum, 1982 GM 151 (2.5L) [[1982 GM 2.5]]

Engine, Vacuum, 1982, 258, (4.2)
[[1982 6 Cylinder, U.S. 49 State, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, California, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, U.S., 49 State, Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, U.S., High Altitude, Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, Canada, Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, Canada, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]

Engine, Vacuum, 1983 GM 151 (2.5L) [[1983 GM 2.5]]

Engine, Vacuum, 1983 1/2 AMC 150 (2.46L) [[1983 1/2 AMC 2.5]]

Engine, Vacuum, 1983, 258 (4.2)
[[1983 6 Cylinder, U.S. 49 State, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1983 6 Cylinder, 49 State, High Altitude, Auto & Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1983 6 Cylinder, California, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1983 6 Cylinder, California, Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1983 6 Cylinder, Canada, Manual & Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]

Engine, Vacuum, 1984 - 1988, 258 (4.2) [[1984 - 1988 6 Cylinder Engine Vacuum]]

Exhaust Manifold, 258 [[Cylinder Head Assembly]]

Exhaust Manifold, 258, Tightening Sequende [[Intake/Exhaust Tightening Sequence]]

Exhaust System, Replacement [[Header Pipe Back Renewal]]

Exterior, Colors, Interior and Exterior
[[1980 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1981 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1982 thru 1984 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1985 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1986 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1987 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1988 Exterior - Interior Colors]]

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Filter, Fuel, 258 [[Fuel filter Orientation]]

Fog Lamps, Wiring & Replacement [[Fog Lamps]]

Four Wheel Drive, Non Working [[My Four Wheel Drive Does Not Work]]

Four Wheel Drive, 1981 - 1984 [[Select Shift]]

Fuel Filter, 258 [[Fuel filter Orientation]]

Fuel, Leaks [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Fuses [[Fuse Panel]]

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Gauges, Not Working [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Gauge Package, Wiring [[Gauge Package]]

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Hatch Release, Remote, Wiring [[Remote Hatch Release]]

Hatch, Won't Stay Up [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Headlight, Sagging [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Hinges, Hatch - Station Wagon [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

History, AMC Eagle, Development [[Roy C. Lunn]]

History, AMC Eagle, General [[AMC Eagle History]]

History, AMC Eagle, 1980 [[1980]]

History, AMC Eagle, 1981 [[1981]]

History, AMC Eagle, 1982 [[1982]]

History, AMC Eagle, 1983 [[1983]]

History, AMC Eagle, 1984 [[1984]]

History, AMC Eagle, 1985 [[1985]]

History, AMC Eagle, 1986 [[1986]]

History, AMC Eagle, 1987 [[1987]]

History, AMC Eagle, 1988 [[1988]]

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Idle, Faulty, Carter BBD Carb [[Curing Carter BBD Carb Issues]]

Idle, Faulty [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Idle Speed, Correctly Setting [[Correctly setting your idle speed 1980 - 1988]]

Ignition, TFI Upgrade [[TFI Upgrade]]

Intake Manifold, 258 [[Cylinder Head Assembly]]

Intake Manifold, 258, Tightening Sequence [[Intake/Exhaust Tightening Sequence]]

Interior, Colors, Interior and Exterior
[[1980 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1981 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1982 thru 1984 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1985 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1986 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1987 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1988 Exterior - Interior Colors]]

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Kickdown Linkage Adjustment [[Throttle Cable/Rod Adjustment - 4 & 6 Cylinder Cars]]

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Labor Guide [[Flat Rate/Component Manual]]

Lamps [[Bulb Location and Numbers]]

Leaks, Power Steering, Diagram [[Power Steering Leak Points]]

Lights, Headlamp Sag [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Locks, Power, Wiring [[Power Locks]]

Lubrication, Chassis [[Chassis Inspection & Lubrication Chart]]

Lunn, Roy C. [[Roy C. Lunn]]

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Mirrors, Remote w/cable [[Cable-operated mirrors]]

Motorcraft 21XX Carburetor Upgrade [[21xx Autolite/Motorcraft carb upgrade]]

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Oil Leaks, Engine [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Oil Leaks, Engine [[My Eagle Leaks Oil]]

Oil Leaks, Engine [[How To Upgrade Your Valve Cover]]

Oil Leaks, Transmission [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Oil Pan, 258, Interchange [[Will A Donor Oil Pan From a 258 Jeep or Non Eagle Car Work?]]

Overlays and Decals [[DECALS & OVERLAYS Repair Replacement]]

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Paint, Colors, Interior and Exterior
[[1980 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1981 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1982 thru 1984 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1985 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1986 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1987 Exterior - Interior Colors]]
[[1988 Exterior - Interior Colors]]

Part Numbers, OE [[Flat Rate/Component Manual]]

Power Steering, Leaks, Diagram [[Power Steering Leak Points]]

Power Window, R & R and Diagnosis [[Power Window R & R]]

Purchasing Tips [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

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Removal/Replacment, Front Axle Half Shafts [[CV Half Shafts]]

Removal/Replacement, Wiper Switch [[Wiper Switch Replacement/Upgrade]]

Repair and Replacement, Decals/Overlays [[DECALS & OVERLAYS Repair Replacement]]

Repair and Replacement, Wiper Motor [[Wiper Motor R&R ]]

Repair Time [[Flat Rate/Component Manual]]

Replacement, Exhaust System [[Header Pipe Back Renewal]]

Rust, Structural [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

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Sag, rear [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Seats, AMC Interchanges [[What seats fit which Eagles?]]

Seats, Power, Wiring [[Power Seats]]

Select Shift, 1981 - 1984 [[Select Shift]]

Shakes, Front [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Shock Absorbers, Rear, Installation [[Rear Shock Installation]]

Shudders, Front [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Suspension, Front Wheel Alignment [[Alignment Specifications]]

Suspension, Front Wheel Bearings, Removal/Replacement [[Front Wheel Bearings]]

Suspension, Rear Shock Absorbers, Removal/Replacement [[Rear Shock Installation]]

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Throttle Cable/Rod Adjustment, Automatic Transmission, [[Throttle Cable/Rod Adjustment - 4 & 6 Cylinder Cars]]

Tires, Rubbing [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Torque Converter, Automatic Transmission, Diagnosis [[Diagnosis and Testing]]

Transer Case, Select Shift, 1981 - 1984 [[Select Shift]]

Transfer Case, Manually Shifting Of [[How To Manually Shift the Transfer Case]]

Transmission, Automatic, Band Adjustment [[Band Adjustment]]

Transmission, Automatic, Diagram, Internal [[Diagnosis and Testing]]

Transmission, Automatic, Diagnosis and Testing [[Diagnosis and Testing]]

Transmission, Automatic, Throttle Cable/Rod Adjustment [[Throttle Cable/Rod Adjustment - 4 & 6 Cylinder Cars]]

Transmission, Car Does Not Move [[How To Manually Shift the Transfer Case]]

Transmission, Car Rolls in Park [[How To Manually Shift the Transfer Case]]

Transmissions, Types Used [[Transmissions Used]]

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Upgrade, Carburetor, Motorcraft 21XX [[21xx Autolite/Motorcraft carb upgrade]]

Upgrade, Ignition, TFI [[TFI Upgrade]]

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Vacuum, Engine, 1980, 258 (4.2)
[[1980 6 Cylinder, 49 State with 3.08 Axle]]
[[1980 6 Cylinder, 49 State with 3.54 Axle]]
[[1980 6 Cylinder, Hilly Terrain]]
[[1980 6 Cylinder, California]]

Vacuum, Engine, 1982 GM 151 (2.5L) [[1982 GM 2.5]]

Vacuum, Engine, 1982, 258, (4.2)
[[1982 6 Cylinder, U.S. 49 State, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, California, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, U.S., 49 State, Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, U.S., High Altitude, Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, Canada, Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1982 6 Cylinder, Canada, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]

Vacuum, Engine, 1983 GM 151 (2.5L) [[1983 GM 2.5]]

Vacuum, Engine. 1983 1/2 AMC 150 (2.46L) [[1983 1/2 AMC 2.5]]

Vacuum, Engine, 1983, 258 (4.2)
[[1983 6 Cylinder, U.S. 49 State, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1983 6 Cylinder, 49 State, High Altitude, Auto & Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1983 6 Cylinder, California, Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1983 6 Cylinder, California, Manual Trans, W/WO AC]]
[[1983 6 Cylinder, Canada, Manual & Auto Trans, W/WO AC]]

Vacuum, Engine, 1984 - 1988, 258 (4.2) [[1984 - 1988 6 Cylinder Engine Vacuum]]

Valve Cover, Leaks Oil [[My Eagle Leaks Oil]]

Valve Cover, Removal/Reinstallation [[How To Upgrade Your Valve Cover]]

Valve Cover, Upgrade, Plastic to Aluminum [[How To Upgrade Your Valve Cover]]

Vehicle Identification (VIN), 1980 [[1980 Models]]

Vehicle Identification (VIN), 1981 - 1986 [[1981 thru 1986 Models]]

Vehicle Identification (VIN), 1987 - 1988 [[1987 and 1988 Models]]

Vinyl Top, Colors, Interior and Exterior [[1980 Exterior - Interior Colors]] [[1981 Exterior - Interior Colors]] [[1982 thru 1984 Exterior - Interior Colors]] [[1985 Exterior - Interior Colors]] [[1986 Exterior - Interior Colors]] [[1987 Exterior - Interior Colors]] [[1988 Exterior - Interior Colors]]

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Wanders, Front [[Eagle Buying Tips]]

Wheel, Front Alignment [[Alignment Specifications]]

Wheel, Front Bearings, Removal/Replacement [[Front Wheel Bearings]]

Windows, Power, R & R and Diagnosis [[Power Window R & R]]

Windows, Power, Wiring [[Power Windows]]

Wiper Motor, Repair and Replacement [[Wiper Motor R&R ]]

Wiper Switch, Intermittent [[Wiper Switch Replacement/Upgrade]]

Wiper Switch, Removal/Replacement [[Wiper Switch Replacement/Upgrade]]

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Curing Carter BBD Carb Issues

2006-12-24T04:14:47Z

EFI Eagle:

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Lean BBD 
By Skip Christenson 
Running lean is a common problem with the Carter feedback BBD carb with CEC engine controls. Here’s how to test for the cause and adjust.
 

If you remember the days of metering rods and jets in carburetors, understanding this carburetor should be a cakewalk for you. For the newer etches who cut their teeth on injectors, think of this as the first generation idle air controller (IAC), but with an added function. 

When, Shere And How 
Jeep used the feedback Carter BBD on its 4.2 engines with CEC controls until 1990. To convert the BBD into a feedback version, Carter added a stepper motor to move two tapered metering pins. The stepper motor moves the metering pins in and out of two orifices (think of them as jets) to correspond to feedback the CEC computer receives from the input sensors.
The stepper motor has a range of 100 steps, but normally operates in the midrange. Both metering pins move at the same time, just like the metering rods in older 2bbl carburetors. However, unlike metering rods, these metering pins are different lengths and diameters. When installed in the carburetor, the pins are situated one above the other, with the main metering pin on top.
Also unlike conventional carburetors, you can look down the air horn of this carb and actually see the position of the main metering pin. That’s an important feature to remember when adjusting A/F mixture on this carburetor. 

Inputs that the PCM Looks At To Determine Metering Rod Positioning: 
1.Four-inch vacuum switch. No, it’s not 4 inches in length. It’s called that because it’s connected to ported vacuum and closes internal contacts any time vacuum measures above 4 inches Hg. 
2.Ten-inch vacuum switch. Similar to the switch above, this one is connected to manifold vacuum and closes internal contacts when vacuum goes under 10 inches Hg. 
3.O2 sensor. Standard single wire 0-1 volt sensor, with less than .5v indicating lean and above .5v indicating rich exhaust. 
4.Air temperature switch. Thermal electric switch that switches closed below 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and open at all temps above 58 degrees Fahrenheit. 
5.Coolant temperature switch. Thermal electric switch that switches open below 135 degrees Fahrenheit, and closed above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 
6.Wide open throttle switch. Electro-mechanical switch that closes when throttle is at wide-open throttle (WOT). (NOTE: This switch is not used on all cars.) 

First Check the Position of the Metering Pins 
To check for a lean condition, remove the air cleaner and look down at the top of the carburetor. Using the illustration to the right as a guide, determine where the main metering pin is. 
As with other engine computer systems, the actuators only do what they are told —unless there is a mechanical malfunction of the actuator itself. So before you think about replacing the stepper motor and metering pins, first check all the sensors listed on the other side of this page. 

If your examination of the metering pins shows that the metering pins are in the middle of the opening, or all the way toward the rear of the opening, the computer is commanding a lean condition. To diagnose a lean condition, check the O2, coolant temp switch, air temp switch, both vacuum switches and the wide open throttle switch. 

If you see the metering pins pushed all the way forward, the problem is most likely not due to a sensor or computer problem. Check for a carburetor problem or a vacuum leak. 

How To Set Idle Mixture After Repairing The System 
With the engine at operating temperature, note the location of the main metering pin. If it is in the middle, you are ready to set the idle mixture. Unplug the stepper motor and then adjust the idle mixture to give you the lowest CO possible, without any rise in HC. 

If the metering pin is not in the middle position, you need the computer to move it there. Add or subtract fuel and wait for the pin to show movement. Continue this until the pin is in the middle. Then, unplug the stepper motor and proceed as above. 

Don’t forget to plug the stepper motor back into the harness.

6 Cylinder SSI Distributor

2006-12-24T04:06:06Z

EFI Eagle:

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2006-12-24T04:05:11Z

EFI Eagle:

6 Cylinder SSI Distributor

2006-12-24T04:04:33Z

EFI Eagle:

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1984 - 1988 6 Cylinder Engine Vacuum

2006-12-24T04:04:03Z

EFI Eagle:

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2006-12-24T04:02:43Z

EFI Eagle:

1984 - 1988 6 Cylinder Engine Vacuum

2006-12-24T04:01:19Z

EFI Eagle:

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2006-12-24T03:59:37Z

EFI Eagle: