albertareef

Should not need to be cranking for resistance - this is just checking the integrity of the pickup coils. When you say no response, is it showing infinite resistance or none? Infinite would indicate a broken wire and none a short to ground somewhere. If that circuit is bad (broken pickup coil?) I would worry that you are not getting the proper timing signature from the CPS to the ECM and hence it isn't providing the correct control signal to the coil and hence no output to the distributor. I would verify that your multimeter is working and make sure you are testing between the correct pins on the distributor and ground but it is worrisome (to me anyway). Maybe I am completely misreading this and someone better at schematics (which would be just about anyone who works with electricity) will chime in. Hope I'm not leading you astray here.

Multimeters are pretty straightforward so I would guess it's fine. You could test it on a circuit you know works just to verify the values you get are reasonable - or you could use an actual resistor for an even better test if you had one laying around. An old fashion filament lightbulb could work as well (but I couldn't tell you exactly what resistance value to expect) or even the bulb out of your dome light.

Hey Chris, While you had that connector off of the distributor did you happen to test the resistances of G1, G2 and NE as described? Just curious because, if I am reading this correctly, those inputs/outputs carry the timing (CPS function) signature that the ECM uses to manage output to the coil so would be good to verify regardless of the continuity issue you are chasing.

Hi pdxreeftank, I saw a couple at Seahorse Aquarium supply this weekend - one was even from another persons system so already tank acclimated the other was a smaller new arrival - might be worth checking.

Good stuff Taylor. Just a follow up on the CPS topic that was discussed earlier in the thread (and can cause the symptoms you have described - been there done that), it appears that it is incorporated into the distributor on the "94 V6 per this link https://www.justanswer.com/toyota/4kfs9-crank-sensor-located-1994-toyota-4runner-v6.html which makes it not so painless as a "just try it" option and would support a more systematic approach per Taylor's suggestion.

Welcome! Pretty good group here and I'm sure lots of other gamers and sci-fi fans in the house. Do you have a tank up currently? Always nice to have a build thread going so you have someplace to put updates.

If only it worked like this I would be golden.

In my experience, this will prevent you from getting ignition due to the inability of the car to sync timing so if everything else checks out it is a potential culprit. Haven't had one blow fuses before however. Chris - what exactly is the behavior now? Sounds like you think you fixed the short on cranking (blown EFI fuse) and the drain on ign off but it isn't clear what it's current problem is. Is the fuel pump tied to the EFI circuit? I would be suspicious of that if so. If you haven't already, test for spark and fuel pressure at the rail if you can (assuming it's cranking but not turning over) then go from there. Sorry if you have already tried this... couldn't tell from your post.

Love the mystery wrasse! Hopefully it will decide against eating the shrimp!

Randall likes to keep us guessing!

Nice start and great looking tank. Looking forward to seeing the progress. That light combination should be killer.

Congrats on another win Nanoreefer! We had some great entries in this category so I think everyone deserves some kudos this month.

Hopefully no one takes this out of context 👀

Hey man - there is a reason I don't throw anything away... you know it will come back into style eventually.

I would agree with monkeyboy on this synopsis. The risk with the others is simply not worth it.

Hey Bill - sorry to hear about the multicolor. I lost a lineatus out of tank with a full canopy once... they just seem to find s way. Good to see you posting though!

Hey Jim- I do have what looks to be a couple gallons worth - you are talking about the classic”bio balls” that were in all the wet/dry filter setups back in the day correct? I might be able to snag some more if that isn’t enough.

I have had as many as eight different types of wrasses together (125 gallon) without a problem. I would think it’s likely to be fine as long as you have some hiding spots in the tank in case one gets a bit agro. The only wrasse I wouldn’t keep with others is a six line but I wouldn’t keep one of those with any other fish either - too many bad experiences.

Hey Jim - I may have some in a bucket in my basement... I will check tonight.

That is a nice thought Brandon. It was pretty light last year - probably 10 or 12 people. Not sure what all to expect this time around but it looks like Darcy and I will make it after all.

Thank you for the follow up Sid. I knew they would be well taken care of but was curious where they ultimately landed. Good to know that they will be returning to exhibits again to honor the original educational intent - thank you again for working hard to make that happen.

Thanks for letting us know Sid. Sad to hear that these ultimately came down. BTW - what happened to the livestock? I recall there being a lot of yellow tangs in one of those setups.

I think @Blue Z Reef was looking for one this size.

Whoa... that is quite the list Bret! Would like to see the pics of those as well - for Brandon’s sake of course 😁

You kind of set yourself up for that one Brandon! Your collection is pretty amazing given how much room you have (or don’t have) to work with.