RE: IML: 66 Imperial IDLE Quality

[mjusten@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Rob

 

It runs great. The idle is sort of OK without the A/c on.

The car accelerates fine with or without the A/C on.

As far as i can see(in the FSM) there is some kind of DashPot attached to the carb in one picture, but i dont see it discussed anywhere.  It also has no vacuum to it, however it appears that it could extend outward thus increasing the accelator and a resulting RPM increase. You might have a point.

Maybe in 67, they came out with an electric one. There were many changes that year.

 

Thanks

 

Marty

 

 

> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Rob McCall" <Rob_Mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
>
> > I don?t know about the ?66?s, but later cars have a solenoid to kick up the 
> > idle speed when the A/C is on. I know Holley makes an aftermarket one for 
> > use with their carbs. Might be easy to adapt on to your car. 
> > 
> > Is the problem only when idling? Does it run OK going down the road with the 
> > A/C on? 
> > 
> > Rob McCall 
> > ?67 LeBaron 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
> > mjusten@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> > Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 12:10 PM 
> > To: imperial club 
> > Subject: IML: 66 Imperial IDLE Quality 
> > 
> > Hi Everyone 
> > 
> > I bought a 66 2dr Crown over a year ago fro
> m southern California. It has 
> > always had a 'Poor Idle'. When you turn on the A/C, it's awful. Short after 
> > the purchase, i installed a rebuilt compressor, new receiver/drier, and new 
> > expansion valve. The air is working well now, but I don't like using 
> > because of the idle. 
> > I just took a compression test and all 8 cylinders were between 140 and 
> > 150. The carb was rebuilt just prior to my purchase. I have recently done 
> > a full tuneup including plugs, wires, points, and condensor. Recent dual 
> > exhaust also. 
> > The engine takes off great and accelerates well. Runs COOL, doesn't ping, 
> > other exhibit any other performance issues. 
> > This car has the CAP system. I have by-passed the system and still can't 
> > get any improvement. 
> > 
> > Any suggestions? 
> > 
> > Marty 
> > 
> > 66 Crown 2DR 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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