89 CHP SSP ~ Part out or sell complete? - Page 6

House · #51 04-10-2009, 05:59 PM

No, I haven't had the time to look into it yet.
It ran great when I drove it last October...

mac88chp · #52 04-11-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by predator20

Have you been able to get the car running again? $3500 to $4000 is decent for a running 5.0 coupe. Being a ssp doesn't not matter to most in the fox body crowd.

I agree, it has to be in running condition to support that price range. Having it running well may help offset the negative of your somewhat remote location too.

I'd work with the inertia switch in trunk first thing...they can be fussy and downright frustrating but often are the cause of the troubles you describe.

House · #53 04-11-2009, 11:12 AM

The inertia switch was the first thing I thought of too, so I put a jumper
on it, but the pump still didn't run. Next time I mess with it I'll use a
meter and see if there is power at the pump or not. That should narrow it
down a little...

86NeSSP · #54 04-12-2009, 11:41 PM

Check all the grounds as well as the power source for the ECM.

House · #55 04-12-2009, 11:51 PM

10-4
Thanks

House · #56 05-05-2009, 11:08 PM

Well after a full diagnostic list I went through (Thanks Michael), I pretty
much confirmed my initial diagnosis so I jumped in with two feet and
pulled the tank. Inside is clean, sock is clean, etc. Bench tested the pump
and there was no response... DOA.

House · #57 05-06-2009, 10:45 PM

Put a new pump in it, re-installed the tank, dropped it on the ground and turned the key...
It runs again!

NoDrama43 · #58 05-07-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mac88chp

That's where I think my info came from but through what was put up on the VIN registry at the other site early on when office assignment was still shown. From that source E435238 (last 5 VIN# = 211303) clearly shows Coalinga. There appear to be some obvious input mistakes on that list however so it would be nice to see it put up online again in a cleaner form for the record.

The information I have is original (not copies) of CHP docs straight out of the motor transport facility in Sacramento. I also have the original invoices for every 1987 CHP mustang delivered by Dupratt Ford, signed off on by Jay Emery of CHP. If anyone has an 87 CHP car and wants copies of their paperwork I will send it to you to help document your car. The cars were delivered in batches of 3 to 5 per day and are invoiced as such so I don't want to break up the document as a whole. I will provide copies though (no charge) for anyone who owns a particular car. Eventually I will try to make all this info available on line, but for now it is safe in storage. It is available for anyone's use.

House....... 3500.00 all day long bro.

YellowMurci · #59 05-07-2009, 08:35 PM

I would take it in a sec - if it didnt cost me $1200 to get it back home! Looking for a CHP to restore!

mac88chp · #60 05-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Food for thought: you'll burn up $1,200 very quickly in reconditioning costs dealing with less complete and original cars. You know - most of the ones you normally find in this price range (or higher!).

You have to ask yourself - "How many more CHP units like this one can be out there?" Answer: Damn few for sure!