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Thread: Engine idles badly
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Rotary_Pickup
Hauling
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posted March 06, 2004 04:42 PM |
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Engine idles badly
I have to use starting fluid to get my engine to start. I can hear the fuel pump running and it appears that the engine is getting gas. It does start right up once I use the starting fluid. Also, it does not want to idle. I have to play with the choke. If I leave the choke out, it will idle at about 1.2 grand on the tach. On suggestions on maybe tweaking the carb?
This is the first time I’ve messed with my truck since buying it off eBay in January. I plan on doing a full restoration but would like to drive it for a year before I start the process.
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Jeff20B
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posted March 06, 2004 11:14 PM |
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Vacuum leak. It runs when the choke is pulled because the air leaking in is mixing with the fuel and running the engine. Check around for old hard cracked hoses and vacuum caps on the carb, carb spacer (if applicable) and manifold. I had a problem similar to you once, and fixed a vacuum leak.
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Rotary_Pickup
Hauling
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posted March 07, 2004 10:12 AM |
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The previous owner removed the airpump but did not put plates on any of the openings. They just left the hoses in place. Could this be the problem? If so, I can just make some plates to block the openings.
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Jeff20B
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posted March 07, 2004 11:57 AM |
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Sure, I guess. Is there still a thermal reactor?
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'76 Cosmo
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'81 RX-7
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ovquick
Redlining
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posted March 07, 2004 01:08 PM |
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Poor Idle
Poor or no idle except with the choke on or partially on could also be from plugged idle air bleeds.
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Rotary_Pickup
Hauling
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posted March 07, 2004 02:55 PM |
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It has a header going to dual exhaust.
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Klaus43
Rotorhead
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posted March 08, 2004 08:22 AM |
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I've been cautioned
NOT to use starting fluid on rotaries... something about saving the seals... stands to reason there might be issues with washing the oil from the housing, potential for detonation, etc. ...
Other than that, if a thorough 'search and destroy' for vacuum leaks doesn't do it: time to see what's in your carb!
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Jeff20B
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posted March 08, 2004 11:17 AM |
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That makes sense since pouring a little oil down the carb basically accomplishes the same thing, only it does protect the seals. There is less to combust when using oil instead of that ether stuff, but it lets you know there's a problem somewhere else (weak ignition, no fuel or what have you).
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'76 Cosmo
'77 MG Midget 13B
'81 RX-7
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