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Re: Engine idling at 1500 rpm

To: "Gerardo Magana" <gmagana@softcom.net>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Engine idling at 1500 rpm
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 23:25:10 -0400
Are the linkages loose or tight? Is there enough play in the accelerator
cable?

Are the springs exerting enough pressure?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerardo Magana" <gmagana@softcom.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 10:57 PM
Subject: Engine idling at 1500 rpm


> Looks like the engine is idling up a little high, I just put some premium
> chevron gas in to help clean the carbs since they have been sitting for
two
> years. What other things can cause a Solex 44mm carbs to idle high, it
seems
> like if you depress the linkage gently it will idle down but once you let
go
> it goes right back up. Any of you guys with Solex cars have any
> suggestions??
> Gerardo Magana

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