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Re: [TR] tr3 fast idle

To: oliver <sumton@sbcglobal.net>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"
Subject: Re: [TR] tr3 fast idle
From: Frank Fisher <yellowtr3@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 08:26:28 -0800 (PST)
choke cable not even there. never installed

hardly needed in southern california
Frank


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From: oliver <sumton@sbcglobal.net>
To: Frank Fisher <yellowtr3@yahoo.com> 
Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2012 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] tr3 fast idle

could the choke cable be misadusted?

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From: "Frank Fisher" <yellowtr3@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 7:00 PM
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] tr3 fast idle

> seems i had been running with a failing plug wire for while.
> idle had been around 600/700
> replaced plug wire and am running strong on all 4 cylinders again.
> but idle has been at 1500 and i cant seem to get it down.
> the adjustment screws on the carbs are completely out. not even touching.
> tried pulling the throttle closed by hand..nope
> tried advancing the ignition timing..nope
> tried retarding ignition..nope.
> sprayed brake cleaner on all 4 parts of the throttle shaft. had slight effect 
>and idle speed went down just a tad. wet the throttle shafts with engine 
>oil/30 wt..no change.
> any thoughts?
> Frank
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