[V8] V8 cutting out at about 1800 rpm

[cobram at juno.com]

I don't think any of these things would cause a cutout at a fixed RPM.  

Sounds like the "Alfred E Neuman" syndrome.

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/

Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> writes:
> I just replaced the engine speed sensors on my '90 v8 a couple weeks
> ago.  I removed the cruise control diaphram  which involves 
> unplugging
> its vacuum line.  When I started the car after the job, it ran on 
> only
> four cylinders because I forgot to plug the coil wire back in.  
> Also
> the oxygen sensor wires plugs are right there with the engine 
> sensor
> wires.  I wonder if the signal wire could be pinched and shorting 
> out
> or something.  The breather hose from the driver's side head to the
> crankcase is right there... they get really mushy with age and if 
> the
> mechanic was somewhat indelicate with it, a small leak may have
> developed.  Or maybe the same thing with the head-to-head breather
> hose which runs right over the top.
> 
> 
> On Wed, 08 Sep 2004 09:31:22 -0500, GLBPRO <glbpro at centurytel.net> 
> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> > 
> > My v8 is still having problems - the dealer has not even solved it 
> in
> > the last 3 months.
> > 
> > It started after the replacementof the engine speed and positions
> > sensors (would not even start). Then on the 20 mile trip  home the 
> car
> > started getting slugish and cuttting out. 1800 rmp was about max 
> (try
> > staying at 65 with that). The place that replaced the sensors 
> indicated
> > a lot of emi and the caps, wires, and rotors should be replaced 
> (done )
> > still the same problem. It seems to do it when it warms up more 
> so. It's
> > almost like it lost fuel. the dealers checked the pump and did a 
> volume
> > check. the fuel filter has been replaced. the exhaust has been 
> dropped
> > and checked for blockage. The injectors have been cleaned. the 
> deals
> > can't seem to get any codes from the computer also.