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Date:         Sun, 19 May 1996 00:48:25 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         DHaynes57@aol.com
Subject:      Re: '79 FI Transporter - High Idle Speed

In a message dated 96-05-18 00:08:42 EDT, rdr@arn.net (R.D. Robertson) writes:

> >The engine won't idle below 1300 or so RPM. It's a steady idle and the >engine runs very smoothly, but ideally the idle should be around 900 >RPM. The dwell is a constant 59 degrees. The timing is set at 7.5 >degrees BTDC at 900 RPM. (I managed to get the idle down temporarily >to 900 RPM by unplugging the top air hose to the decel valve and >obstructing about half of the opening, leaving it partially open.) The >bypass screw (idle) is turned all the way in. I've checked everywhere >for vacuum or air leaks. > >Anybody got any ideas?

Either the decel valve or the auxilary air regulator may not be closing completely. Check these out. Dennis


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