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RE: Help, runaway idle w new HS6s

To: "'Andy Ramm'" <aramm@concentric.net>, mgs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: RE: Help, runaway idle w new HS6s
From: "Unger, Larry G" <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 18:39:06 -0500
Andy Ramm wrote:

> Can someone please advise me on the following..
> 
> I have a runaway idle with the HS6s I just installed on
> my '67 B (along with a ne LCB header).  I think the
> problem may be attributable to a vacuum leak, but the
> darn thing won't idle below about 2K rpm.  I'm planning
> on reinstalling with a new gasket just to be sure...
> and also the return spring tension could be greater,
> which I'll also try.  Anybody have a suggestion?

First ... don't increase the return spring tension
unnecessarily, you will only accelerate the wear of the
throttle shafts.

Second ... which dash pot springs are you using? ... red?

Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII 



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