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Odd minor idle issue, slightly fast until it's not |
oakdalecurtis |
Mar 13 2017, 02:01 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
76 2.0 FI stock except for Crane ignition. I finally got all parts dialed in, AAR, thermostat, no vac leaks, runs perfectly, just passed smog with best numbers ever. It idles at about 700 rpm after warmup, but sometimes when I get to a stop light and come to a halt, the idle will drop to about 1200 to 1300 and hold there. If I let the clutch out slightly to drop the idle further, the idle will then drop the it's typical 7 to 8 hundred and hold there fine. Any idea why the idle would stop sometimes at this slightly higher speed sometimes? It can't be an air leak or the idle wouldn't go to 7-800 most of the time, nor would slowing it further when it's at 1300 rpm get it back to it's normal idle again. Not a big deal, just curious if the wizards of smart in here have any thoughts on what to look at. Thanks
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boxsterfan |
Mar 13 2017, 03:24 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
76 2.0 FI stock except for Crane ignition. I finally got all parts dialed in, AAR, thermostat, no vac leaks, runs perfectly, just passed smog with best numbers ever. It idles at about 700 rpm after warmup, but sometimes when I get to a stop light and come to a halt, the idle will drop to about 1200 to 1300 and hold there. If I let the clutch out slightly to drop the idle further, the idle will then drop the it's typical 7 to 8 hundred and hold there fine. Any idea why the idle would stop sometimes at this slightly higher speed sometimes? It can't be an air leak or the idle wouldn't go to 7-800 most of the time, nor would slowing it further when it's at 1300 rpm get it back to it's normal idle again. Not a big deal, just curious if the wizards of smart in here have any thoughts on what to look at. Thanks http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/djetp...htm#Drivability 700-800 rpm seems a bit low? I thought 900-950 rpm was the idle range. You could try adjusting your idle screw a bit to move it up (after the car is all warmed up and idling at your current 700-800 setting). To b honest, not sure which screw the adjustment should be made at...air bleed screw or idle adjust screw on the ECU? |
Dave_Darling |
Mar 13 2017, 03:40 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Air bleed for the idle speed. ECU screw for the idle mixture.
If you're worried, you can double-check the mixture when it sticks versus when it comes all the way down. You might also inspect the throttle body and the pivot shaft for wear. And the distributor advance might be sticking enough to bump the idle RPM up. --DD |
Rand |
Mar 13 2017, 04:11 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
The fact that you can use the clutch to slow the engine down and the rpms stay down afterwards, makes me think you should check the advance plates in the distributor to be sure they move freely.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 13 2017, 04:39 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I agree with distributor. I'd start with timing it. I can create that problem easily by advancing the timing a few degrees. I too think your idle is low.
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Bob L. |
Mar 13 2017, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Any chance the throttle and clutch cables could be binding in the tunnel? Is one of them new?
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oakdalecurtis |
Mar 13 2017, 07:48 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
Thanks for the tips. No new cables in 20 years of ownership, timing checked recently, all good. If I open the distributor to check the advance plates, is it ok to spray a little WD40 in there to loosen them up?
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boxsterfan |
Mar 13 2017, 08:52 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
I can't comment on the WD40 in the dizzy, but at least try bringing your idle up to 900-1000 rpm. See what happens after that.
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Rand |
Mar 13 2017, 08:55 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
WD40 might help, but don't count on it. It tends to get gummy over time, which is probably the exact problem you are having. But it might help in the interim and if it does, you'll have your answer (in which case it should be properly cleaned and lubed).
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einic |
Mar 13 2017, 10:56 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 28-May 10 From: Norway Member No.: 11,773 Region Association: Scandinavia |
Thanks for the tips. No new cables in 20 years of ownership, timing checked recently, all good. If I open the distributor to check the advance plates, is it ok to spray a little WD40 in there to loosen them up? Newer use spray oil like wd40 for lubrication. Use engine oil on the distributor. Your supposed to add a drop on the felt in center of the axle each time you replace the contacts. This lubricates the two - piece axle and advance mechanism under the plate. |
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