Why does car engine surges in weather above 70 degrees F.

Tiny
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My engine surges when the outside temperatures are above 70 degrees, 100- rpms when stopped, 1200 to 1500 rpm when in park.

Someone from 2carpros suggested checking my ECT.

When the outside temperature is above 70 degrees F my engine surges at 1000 rpm when stopped and 1200 to 1500 rpm when in park. I have no problems at night, during the fall and winter or when temperatures are below 70.

An Expert on this site suggested checking my ECT.

OK. I checked the ECT with a ohm meter. I used a chart online as a reference. This is what I read:

68 degrees F - I read 2.3 k ohms, the chart read 37.30, my ford manual states 2200 (2.2) to 2700 (2.7). Is the Ford manual accurate?

104 degrees - I read 1.14 k ohms, the chart read 16.15

122 degrees F - I read.60 K ohms, the chart read 10.97.

140 degrees F - I read.50 k ohms, the chart read 7.70

I've not tested it at engine temperature (180 degrees F) but the ford manual states 290 (.29) to 350 (.35). I don't know if this is accurate.

Please advise.
Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 1:45 PM

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Tiny
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You need to use the last column for reference, not the voltage chart. You are measuring the ohms, not volts.

Also. Check the fuel pressure if this checks out.

Roy
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 1:55 PM
Tiny
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Yes. I did use the last column.

Example: 104 degrees - I read 1.14 k ohms, the chart read 16.15. "I read" means this is ohm reading from my ECT. It this correct?

I have a new fuel pressure regulator (3 months old). I'll have to read how to measure fuel pressure.

What is the diagnosis?

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 2:49 PM
Tiny
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You need a pressure gauge to read the pressure, you can rent one from a parts store and check as needed. Look for 40 lbs.

Roy
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
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OK. I'll check the fuel pressure. How are my ohm readings from the previous message?

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 9:23 PM

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