Re: IML: Jay's Rough Idle...

["Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

One quick test for a vac leak I use is to start closing the choke plate. If 
the engine speeds up and smooths out, it could be an indication of a leak.

David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Pappas" <lillyvine@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 1:16 AM
Subject: IML: Jay's Rough Idle...


>       Hello folks..  My two cents on the rough  idle ... Perhaps you
> should try  it with the automatic choke wire dis-connected  .,  Or you
> may also have a bad vacuum advance or  have  trouble within the
> distributor itself with improper points installed ,rubbing block or the
> cam lobes are badly worn...   I will attach a section of the manual on
> how to check the mechanical condition of the distributor .. If you cant
> open it .. You can contact me off list and I would be glad to send it
> to you..   lillyvine@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
> I tried to send it and it was rejected due to the size.. I will be up for 
> another hour or two., if you need that...
>
>
>
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