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Getting closer to my idle problem solution...
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:06 am
by spandit
Decided to take the front carb off the vehicle to give it a better clean with less chance of losing bits down the engine. I noticed that there was a spike sticking out of one of the mixture screw holes (inside the carb). Took both screws out to find this:
The most worrying thing is the #1 screw (bottom of picture) as part of it is missing...
Re: Getting closer to my idle problem solution...
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:59 am
by audiocontr
That would do it. Did you look into the hole? is it in there? If not, hope it broke and someone just tossed the threaded piece back in. You should check for damage to the idle air cavity now vs placing new screws and hoping for the best. I small straight pic should allow you to gently feel inside the area. Compare it to the second
Re: Getting closer to my idle problem solution...
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:02 am
by spandit
Second carb was just as bad (almost identical, in fact - one snapped, one partly missing). I've ordered 4 more...
Re: Getting closer to my idle problem solution...
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:58 pm
by cruzoropeza
Check your manifold gaskets, they will cause alot of issue at idle.
Re: Getting closer to my idle problem solution...
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:01 pm
by spandit
Will do. They're all fairly new but #4 cylinder has to come out anyway so I'll be rechecking them soon