tcwc

Ok, now for yet another mystery in the old '86. When I first start the car, the throttle jumps to like 2 grand for about 2-3 seconds then returns to idle (about 600rpm). Is this a sensor that may be going?

Another problem is that when coming down from higher RPMs (to turn a corner or whatever) and I disengauge the clutch, the engine almost dies (hasn't yet, but the tach falls to about 200). It falls so low that the power steering pump isn't spinning fast enough and I really have to force the wheel sometimes.

The two might be related. TPS maybe? Any ideas?

Thanks

86HOGT

Mine jumps to 2000rpm at first start up also...it's a Ford thing.

tcwc

Does it hold there (at 2000RPM) for like 2 to 3 seconds though? I've owned an 82, 83, 84,85, NOW an 86, and a 87 (fuel Injected also). None (even the 87) held at that rpm for so long. I thought maybe something was wrong, especially combined with the other part of my post about it wanting to die out when depressing the clutch after down shifting.

FiveLiterRiceEater

mine jumps up to 2 on statup then slowly falls back down. but runs perfect.

tcwc

ok, 2 for 2, must be normal. I just didn't want the neighbors to get pissed off from hearing flowmaters at 6am every morning.

FiveLiterRiceEater

hah i know about that. I used to have manual cut outs on my 79 malibu. i forgot to close them once, and i started my car the next morning at 5:30. needless to say my neighbors and i had a talk when i got home from work.

tcwc

how bout it? Even with a stock 5.0 and flowmasters........its fairly loud. I know they (neighbors) are going to start bitchin.

ikeybmg

its the way the computer cold starts the car. kinda like a built in choke. youre fine bro.

tcwc

thanks man...............guess I don't have a problem after all................