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Re: BN2 engine run-on

To: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: BN2 engine run-on
From: "Alan Seigrist Blue 100" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 11:44:40 +0800
Bob -

That's a great point.  The 100 has a 45# flywheel!!! so it will tend
to run on if idle is too high.  With that hunk of a flywheel, you can
get idle speed down pretty low... around 500 rpms (or even less) if
everything is in tune.

Regards,

Alan

'53 BN1 '64 BJ8

On 3/9/06, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
> Jack,
>
> My BJ8 will run-on if the idle is set too high, say, more than 750rpm.
>
> bs
>
> Brashear, Jack, N wrote:
>
> >Hi All, my friend has only run his fresh BN2 engine a few times since a
> >total overhaul.  He claims to have 8.6 to 1 compression and he has done
> >his initial timing, carb settings, etc. up using a vacuum gauge.  He
> >started with 5 gallons of 87 octane fuel in the tank.  Anyway, he has a
> >run-on problem and would like to know what he can do to stop it short of
> >engaging the clutch while in gear.  Any feedback besides using an anti
> >run-on accessory would be appreciated.  Many Thanks!!
> >Jack




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