O2 Sensor?

[Unofficial]

When I pulled my manifolds off to put headers on my '87 R10, I had the pull off the O2 sensor. I didn't think I would have one, but I guess I did. (I guess it does make sense seeing as though I have TBI).
I never got a new one for my headers, but I can't really tell if I even need it or not. My exhaust smells pretty bad, so I guess it's possible that I'm burning too rich/lean without the sensor. I might be burning oil though.

What do you guys think? I've been driving it for about a week without the O2 sensor with no problems.

[VileZambonie]

It is going to run rich and will never go into closed loop without the O2 sensor. You need to install an O2 sensor bung in the collector and reconnect it.

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[blast]

02 sensor went out on my 90 c1500, mileage went from 18mpg to maybe 10mpg.  Black smoke and soot was practically oozing out the tailpipes.  Put a new one in, and back to 18mpg and no black smoke or soot.

[Unofficial]

02 sensor went out on my 90 c1500, mileage went from 18mpg to maybe 10mpg.  Black smoke and soot was practically oozing out the tailpipes.  Put a new one in, and back to 18mpg and no black smoke or soot.

Dang! I think I even noticed that my gas was going faster than usual...

Thanks for the advice/info.