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Title: Help! 1976 Eldorado Fuel Injection Problems
Post by: Sean on March 10, 2005, 02:47:01 PM
Hello.  I have a fuel injector leaking gas on my Eldorado with the Bendix fuel injection system.  Does anyone know my options to get parts to fix or replace the injectors?  Is it worth the trouble or is a conversion to a carb the best option/

Also, I would be open to a carb conversion.  Would and Edelbrock system have enough clearance in an Eldo if the manifold is 3 inches taller than stock?

Does anyone make replacement manifolds or do I need to luck in a salvage yard?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sean Doyle
Dallas, TX
Title: Re: Help! 1976 Eldorado Fuel Injection Problems
Post by: Porter 21919 on March 10, 2005, 03:39:35 PM
Try www.500cid.com

I think he has new injectors.

HTH
Title: Re: Help! 1976 Eldorado Fuel Injection Problems
Post by: Sean on March 10, 2005, 03:56:41 PM
Thanks...it looks theyve got them for $40 a peice.  

SD
Title: Help! 1976 Eldorado EFI O ring Problems
Post by: wm link on March 10, 2005, 07:34:41 PM
Do NOT run the car at all or you WILL have a FIRE!!! Your problem is O Rings...8 of em. Fires are COMMON on this system due to leaking O rings and father time. You will need to change all of them and kits are still avail thru NAPA. Odds are your injectors are still good, so save your money there. Your car is worth much more $$$ as an original EFI car.
Title: Ive been helping off board
Post by: Steve Preston #16375 on March 10, 2005, 09:31:19 PM
Sean emailed me direct and we have started an email conversation about troubleshooting. I 1st told him that I need to know exactly where its leaking. I.e., injectors @ the fuel rail or manifold (o-rings), fuel rail fittings (compression seals), pressure regulator (ouch $$$), etc.

From there, Ill walk him through whats needed. I agree that its probably NOT an injector unless its cracked.

Steve
Title: Re: Help! 1976 Eldorado Fuel Injection Problems
Post by: George Woodford clc21025 on March 12, 2005, 10:32:57 AM
You need to replace the seals and O-Rings, and possibly the grommets as stated above.  Recommend you replace all fuel hoses to filter and pump.  Thirty-nine pounds of pressure flowing above a hot engine with a leak and your car is history.  I have seen the result on the internet.