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Re: IMRC problems
#773432 10/17/03 01:59 PM
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Thank you horseydug... it has been a long time since that thread... that must be why it didn't come up in my search. Anyway... great thread, answers a lot of questions, one that I have though is to Stevers or anyone else that may have pictures... Stevers, your links don't work anymore! Do you still have those pictures by chance and/or that tutorial? Does anyone else? Thanx!

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Re: IMRC problems
#773433 10/17/03 02:17 PM
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I got your PM. Give me a few to find out where the pictures went.

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Re: IMRC problems
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Thanx a ton! I really appreciate it.

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Re: IMRC problems
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Originally posted by Stevers:
It's probably just a fux0red cable like mine was. I rigged up a bicycle brake cable as a replacement, and it's worked perfectly ever since (1 month ago). No way in hell was I about to drop ~150 for a new box, when a cable only put me out $3.99.

In this picture, you can see the tip of the cable (it's a small silver tip shown next to the lower PCV feed hose) that I replaced with a bolt after feeding the new cable through, and using one of it's ends inside the box itself.

The way I made the end up was to drill a small hole in the head of a bolt, so that the other end came out right where the threads started. Then I pulled the cable through and used a washer+nut to crimp it tight.

Here is a shotty picture of said bolt. It took about 6 times before I had it crimped at the perfect length where it would open them fully, and allow the cable to return enough as to not trip the switch inside the box which tells if they are in an open or closed position.

The end I was speaking of which will be left on the new cable can be clearly seen in this picture on the right side. The cable frayed itself and then finally snapped about 3" past it's exit point from the IMRC box.

Words of caution do NOT remove the PCB from the IMRC box without the connector at the same time. These pieces are soldered together, and you'll seriously bollix it up if the pins snap on either. I scraped off as much adhesive as possible from the connector area and used some slip joint pliers to wiggle the connector out. Don't be afraid to mangle this connector a little bit, but not so much as that the wires will not fit back onto it.


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Re: IMRC problems
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Thank you so much for fixing those links Stevers. You didn't clean your LIM or anything? You haven't had any problems since then? Is there any good way of figuring out the correct tension now that you have done it and know what you are doing? Thanx ahead of time for the help again!

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Re: IMRC problems
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Originally posted by WA2FAST:
Thank you so much for fixing those links Stevers. You didn't clean your LIM or anything? You haven't had any problems since then? Is there any good way of figuring out the correct tension now that you have done it and know what you are doing? Thanx ahead of time for the help again!



I haven't EVER cleaned my UIM/LIM. Trust me, I know how bad that is after 130k. The IMRC hasn't acted up, which somewhat surprised me. I had my doubts of the fix, but it's held up with no problem. The tension was the hardest part. It was a combination of adjusting the bolt many times to be sure the secondaries could fully open, yet still close contacts on the switch back in the box.

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So then adjusting the cable... easiest way would be to get it just tight enough to let it close the contacts, then fire it up and make sure they open all of the way? If I don't have to rip everything appart, then I won't, trust me! I'd rather replace 1 gasket than like 20. Is all I need a t-body gasket and that's it? Is that all you needed parts wise outside of the cable/bolt/nut/washer?

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Re: IMRC problems
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Yeah, so I bought a brake cable, got together everything I needed, took the box appart, got the PCB board out and what do you know? The gears were jammed beause one of the retaining screws for one of the gears, somehow the head of it got snapped off. Now that IMRC box is worthless. I now need to go out and buy one.

I have 2 questions left... isnt' Bill Jenkins out of the contour parts scene... didn't someone take his place a while back? How do I contact that person?

Is it completely neccessary to take the whole intake off to do this, or can I just pull the t-body and get to everything I need to?

---Don--- WA2FAST Modified Mustangs Photo Shoot 5-06
Re: IMRC problems
#773440 10/18/03 11:09 PM
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I am alive and kicking in beautiful Las Vegas.

Visit Parts Counter Express @ Signature L/M to look up and order your own parts.

Bill Jenkins I am moving to Team Ford as of 08/01/05 (www.teamfordlv.com). I will post new info when it's ready.
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Lucky you! Thank you for the post. I will do so. Take care! Thanx again guys for the help.

---Don--- WA2FAST Modified Mustangs Photo Shoot 5-06
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