The report is the same as it has been since I’ve been recording and blogging the statistics. It’s constantly going up and for our county it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
One good note, wifey was able to get her first dosage of the vaccine since she is in the education field. Hopefully the 2nd vaccine will be administered soon so she has the possible protection currently offered.
I have the OBD1 scanner / monitor setup all configured. I needed a 10′ long USB extension cable that allows the computer hardware to be outside of the vehicle. When I need to to perform realtime acquisition data while driving around I have the smaller footprint laptop to take along with me.
I’m ready to troubleshoot the right side bank rich fuel mixture issue I discovered when I removed the passenger side O2 sensor. It was covered in black soot.
I pulled out the passenger side O2 sensor and it was covered in black soot. This is an obvious sign the right bank is running rich. The old saying if it’s running rich at the exhaust, it’s running lean at the motor.
There is some monitor sensor that is reading “lean” and commanding the closed loop to increase the fuel mixture.
These are the actual O2 sensors that I removed from the exhaust manifold. Only two sensors are being used, none at the output of the catalytic converter.
The right sensor (passenger side) is completely covered in black soot while the left side has the normal wear characteristics.
I found out that not all O2 sensors replacements are physically the same. Even though each may be 22mm or 7/8″ size, the body style of the nut and threads may differ. This makes a big difference when removing or installing the left side sensor (drivers-side).
Trying to gain access to the nut is damn near impossible without the use of a special O2 sensor removal tool with the extended length. See my other blog post for more information.
I worked on my OBD1 and ALDL cable connections to the 1992 Corvette C4 interface connector. Everything seems to be working correctly and able to establish two-way communications between the car and software.
I’m using TunePro RT as the software for monitoring and reading codes. I need to get a longer USB extension cable so I can run the car and monitor the engine vitals from a distance.
Earlier this week we had the forecast of snow during the early morning hours. This is a phone capture of the exciting news.
Today’s forecast for Monday is now showing cloudy day. That sucks. It hasn’t snowed since we moved up here a couple of years ago. I’ve heard from the locals that it had in the past. I’m sure it will someday.
Yeah. I thought that was a catchy and funny title. I scored on a set of 4 dollies for $40 bucks. That’s super inexpensive and these are rated at 1000 LBS so plenty of strength to handle my classics.
I’ve heard of guys bending the shit out of these loading up a large truck. I do have a set of 1500 LBS (2 each) that I can use on the end of a vehicle if need be but I don’t think I’ll ever run into that situation in the Manetarium.
I was working on the 92’ Vette and the passenger side O2 sensor was being stubborn. I couldn’t remove it with the tools I had available. This particular sensor is mounted onto the manifold and in a position where basic sockets, open end, crows foot and even a standard O2 7/8” or 22mm tool could not access.
The drivers side sensor was a bitch to remove but the passenger side I couldn’t get to. I ordered another O2 sensor removal tool that is designed to work with hard to access manifold mounted sensors.
I’m hoping the additional length will provide the angle needed to remove the sensor. I’m thinking a 3/8 extension and a pry bar will get it. I already sprayed the parts with PB Blaster.
Another update and nothing to report except there may be improvements in the way the vaccine is distributed. We have a new White House administration and this area is a main a focus point.
Imagine walking up the hill and you run across this dude blocking the path. I saw this guy next to me hopping off the freeway.
We had incredibly nice weather today. I think we even set a record for warmth. The front yard is starting to change in color and the greenery is beginning. It’s the best time of the year for