505SW : N9TE puzzling behavior

(no name) ((no email))
Sun, 13 Jun 1999 23:01:14 +0200

Hi all,

First of all, as it's the first time I write since we "moved", thanks Radu for the smooth transfer !

Has anyone experienced the following with their N9TE 505 SW (mine's an '86) (or other engine) ?
If yes, please share tips !

Here it is : car runs fine in every-day driving, including on the highway if I stick to around 3000 rpm / 80 mph. I'm sure I could go round the globe at this pace. But if I go at a higher speed (say, 100 mph), thus nearing 4000 rpm, then after a few minutes engine will begin missing, loose power, and show black smoke at the exhaust !?!

Slow down to c.80 mph, and normal engine behavior progressively returns, and I can get home, however far away, like nothing happened, provided I keep avoiding the 4000rpm "hazard zone". Frustrating for a 6000+ rpm engine !

Any similar experience, someone ? or ideas (throttle switch, injectors , ...) ?

--thanks--Phil--