Engine won't idle any lower...

Danny · Post by **Danny** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 12:38 pm

I took the cylinders/pistons off to replace broken head studs. Now, after putting the engine back in, it idles too high. I lowered the idle screw all the way(dual weber 44 setup), but it's still too high. Is there something else to adjust?

mharney · Post by **mharney** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 1:16 pm

Disconnect the linkage from the carbs and try it again. Sounds like your linkage is holding them open a little.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 9:17 pm

Thanks, adjusting the linkage fixed it.
Is it normal for there to be no change in the way the engine runs when i disconnect the #3 or 4 plug wire?

mharney · Post by **mharney** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:04 pm

Nope.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:55 am

what should i look at?

Bruce2 · Post by **Bruce2** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:48 pm

If you can unplug #3 or 4 spark plug wire and it has no effect then those 2 cylinders are not contributing to keeping your car running.
Your carbs are not syncronized.

CHAZAVW · Post by **CHAZAVW** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:53 pm

amen!!!!! to what bruce is saying.,.....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:12 pm

thanks, i'll work on it