Re: IML: 66 Imperial IDLE Quality

["Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Also, a lot of cars of that age had anti-dieseling solenoids, so the car 
would actually die when the key was switched off. Lots of solenoids for the 
same job!

David C. Wilker Jr.
United States Air Force, Retired


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J D" <teacherspouse@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 8:16 AM
Subject: RE: IML: 66 Imperial IDLE Quality


> If you look at the cars from GM in the 80's they were equipt with a "Idle 
> kicker".  When you turned on the A/C there was a solinoid(sp?) that would 
> bump the acclerator(at the carb) just enough to maintain idle 
> speed(700-900 rpm).  If you have made sure of all your vacum line are not 
> leaking that may provide you with an idea.
>
>
> Jon Davidson
> '72 Mr. President
>
>
> > From: mjusten@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (imperial club)
> > Subject: IML: 66 Imperial IDLE Quality
> > Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 16:10:27 +0000
> >
> > Hi Everyone
> >
> > I bought a 66 2dr Crown over a year ago from 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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