Bob Diamond wrote:
>
> Thanks for responding to me. SO far, Looks like only timing.
>
> Problems started when I lost all power - loud knocking - low speed -
> reasonable rpms - cold engine -
>
> Timing is way way out. i knew ist was somewhat out of whack. anyway -
>
> I forgot what a decent idle sounded like. The engine is a 18V672Z -I've
> disconnected the vacuum emission and reset the timing. The mark is a
> full 1/4 inch below where it's supposed to be up (near 14). The rpm is
> steady 7-800 - according to the book that's ideal. But it sounds putty -
> almost like a Harley. Should it? After 20,000 miles in 7 years - I
> forgot if that's what she sounded like when tuned. Should I put the idle
> up to 1000 - 1100 without the vacuum pump? Seems to run smoother - less
> Harley-like. But then RPM lingers too long when shifting - I'm going to
> pull out what hair I have left.
>
> There is a sticker on the frame divider between the radiator and the oil
> cooler. 2 x 7 inch. Has California Emissions info. The Idle RPM Speed
> listing is MISSING. The corner of the label is gone. There's listings
> for settings like gap and timing. Should the engine run smooth?- I
> can't believe I've forgotten. Maybe it's a mixture and idle thing now?
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions to add for consideration.
>
> Should I be working with the mixture and idle now?
Bob:
Do you live in Northern CA by chance?
Thanks,
Jim Boyd
Paradise, CA
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