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Re: [T3] sustained idle problem


On Sun, 2003-01-19 at 18:06, Chuck wrote:
> when i press and release the throttle quickly the idle takes 6-10 seconds to
> drop back to normal.
> any help in appreciated.
>  
> car basics
> -----------------
> '65 notch
> 1641 cc
> dual solex carbs
> timing set @ 7.5 deg BTDC
> idle around 900 rpm + - 
> newly rebuilt drivers side carb
> matched carb airflow at just above 1st line on sight tube of airflow gauge
> (not sure which brand, red cone inside right side sight tube flat base with
> small bowl that sits on top of the carb)
> 

What distributor do you have? Mechanical advance? Maybe distributor sticking.
Also check for binding throttle linkage.


-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT (It drove)
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org



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