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    adjust your TPS (another free hp mod)

    .56 Initially got .56v and bored out some massive holes to get it to .96 it seemed to help; but the throttle-to-acceleration seems uneven to me, and inconsistent. some days it will leap forward with only the slightest touch, and others i have to give it more than half just to get it to move...
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    Steering Gear Box Set Screw Question

    What does the set screw do to the inside of the steering box? what does it tighten/move? (ive read all kinds of things that only make the image of what is in there more fuzzy. id like to understand it.)
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    Coil Pack Loud Snapping

    i just went outside (pitch black night) there is no visible arcing. i covered the coil pack with a foam drain cover and my hands, and the sound of arcing diminished significantly. i took it off (labeled the wires positions) and there were no carbon trails under it. i just checked it with a...
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    Coil Pack Loud Snapping

    What is the coil pack supposed to sound like? Mine sounds like its snapping these http://www.halcyon.com/donace/pencil09c.jpg at a rate of 700 per minute. im troubleshooting alot of things right now, a description of the coil pack noise or a video would be very helpful. (i will try the...
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    Coolant Flush: Coming out tailpipe?

    i just flushed my coolant, and while i was doing it little drips of water were coming out of the exhaust pipe. the engine seemed to be running normally until i stepped on the pedal, when it stumbled then accelerated as normal and returned to proper idle when i let off. i shut it off (the...
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    Stability for Turning

    i just replaced all of my shocks with monroes, and i loved the improvements it made on cornering. ive also removed my roof rack, and i have the rear seats down. what else can i do to make my 91 ex handle better around turns? (the faster and sharper the better)
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    washington state walker run

    ill know in a few days if i can. what kind of trail is it? can a mostly stock ex make it?
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    Lighting/Electrical Setup with Ideas. (Cheap)

    Superbrightleds thats exactly where i got them (superbrightleds.com). i compared the brightness of all of their lights, and picked the one that was brightest PER BULB. this way the light would go the greatest distance without reflectors/lenses added to focus them. i cant remember the exact...
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    Lighting/Electrical Setup with Ideas. (Cheap)

    just made this: http://youtu.be/toa0jDawPCc literally just finished re positioning the switches. ive been running with this lighting setup for almost 6 months, and i use it all the time. the previous switch panel was a plastic piece with switches on it in the radio slot. the heat...
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    Problem with starting sometimes?

    Similar problem mine used to do that, rarely. (once per month-ish) now it doesnt do it at all. possible fixes: starter solenoid (i replaced it a while ago) battery terminals (replaced because i heard arcing and they looked awful and the engine wouldnt start) timing (wait till...
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    Parts for my future '91 ex.

    4x4 i recently bought a 91 ex as my first car for $500 from my dad, it was a great deal and in basically perfect condition. To answer your questions: THE 4x4 issue may be related to the hubs, i had to replace them first thing on mine. they made terrifying grinding noises that scared a...
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    Terrible Performance When Low on Fuel

    when my fuel gauge reads roughly 1/4 tank or below the performance drops SIGNIFICANTLY. i cant find any posts related to this, so: is it normal? (some kind of fuel conservation bs device) is it indicative of fuel pump failure or some sort of crap in my tank? (ive already replaced the fuel...
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    anyone from tacoma wa area

    i have a stock 91 in tacoma area as well (+manual locking hubs, lights, other tweaks). im interested in trying some places that are more suitable for what i have. what are the details?
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    Cornering ability limited by seat/belt.

    you gave me an idea about this, the first is that i am going to be replacing the 21yr old cushions in my seats soon. the real idea is to tighten the seat belt where it attaches to the floor. like when someone steps on the seat belt and it pulls on your waist and you yell at them type of...
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    91 Build for Aggressive Urban Offroading and Questions.

    goal: to produce the best vehicle for aggressive urban offroading, road trips, and daily driving using a 91 explorer i already own and an extremely minimal amount of money. what i have: -mostly stock 91 ohv 4x4 fourdoor 275k miles. cost $500. got it a few weeks ago. -alot to spend on...
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    0-60 Times

    12.1 seconds 12.0 seconds 91 ohv completely stock, carrying two people and 50lbs of tools/chains. road was wet and it badly needs tune up. it almost stalls at idle. Automatic shifting technique: leave it in drive. stand on brakes and slowly rev to 3000. if you rev quickly the rear wheels...
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