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Old 11-08-2011, 11:45 PM
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Default headers red hot??? why?
I just replace my engine and ran ok but my headers are turning red hot I have no clue why is something wrong with the engine please aprecciate any info thanks.....
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Old 11-09-2011, 11:42 AM
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Do you still have the converters on your car? you need to check and see if they've been clogged. check fuel pressure and timing make sure everything is where it should
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Old 11-09-2011, 12:00 PM
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If you still have your emissions equipment your air pump might not be diverting TAB/TAD problem. Did you disconnect the vacuum lines when installing the headers? Is it running ok? not missing or blowing black smoke is it? plug wires on correct? Or a clogged convertor problem.
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Old 11-09-2011, 12:06 PM
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Only two real reasons why your headers would glow.

Timing is too retarded or you're burning too rich.
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Old 11-09-2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Derf00
Only two real reasons why your headers would glow.

Timing is too retarded or you're burning too rich.
100% check your timing...
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Old 11-09-2011, 08:14 PM
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should I perform the TDC again? Im not sure if I did it right could that be the problem?
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Old 11-09-2011, 09:19 PM
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yep... go read my how to, and try again

https://mustangforums.com/forum/5-0l...stributor.html
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Old 11-09-2011, 09:28 PM
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Timing............fix it
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Old 11-09-2011, 11:32 PM
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An extreme lean condition can also cause but I sooner think its the timing.......
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Old 11-10-2011, 12:14 AM
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it's fix thank you so much guys!!!!! now what I have to work on next is the oil leak from the oil pan I just noticed again thanks guys
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