I SUSPECT your idle problem is the Thermocrap but I'd change the wires and
plugs anyway. You'll discover that certain plugs MUST be removed from below
the car. Some can be reached through the fender well and some from above.
It's never an easy task on the 73. Btw. My 73 HATED AC plugs and ran well
on Bosch.
If I had kept either of my 73's I'd have upgraded to a Carter.
KerryP
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----- Original Message -----
From: jlindholm <jlindholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 5:55 PM
Subject: IML: 73- second day in NYC
> I've been having a good time driving around and scaring most mortal cars
just by sheer size difference alone.
>
> the '73 does a very good job negotiating narrow streets and
> crowded avenues, and puts a smile on about every 3rd face at a stoplight.
>
> I mentioned yesterday about the tendency to pull to the left,
> and spent some time in the archives on the IML.
> Who knew about this valve thing on the power steering unit?
>
> well, 10 minutes with a 1/2" socket and 2 starts and bingo!
>
> tracks straight and slightly vague, just like I remember!
>
> I also noticed, after reading the repair and archives, some mention of
the wheel moving on it's own. Mine would move right when I revved the
engine in neutral.
>
> Now I have to track down a miss. It sounds like it's on the Passenger
side, and when I pull the plug wires one at a time to that side
> it doesn't really change the rather rough nature of the idle, and the
> sound.
> I suppose a set of plugs and wires are in order.
> The car's had less than 1000 miles put on since the engine was overhauled,
but that was almost 10 years ago.
>
> Question: the exhaust manifolds are chalkish white?
> does this indicate anything?
> (lean, hot, etc?)
>
> just wanted to report in, and send some thanks to the collective effort
on this great site.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Jack & Amy
>
> 73 Imperial
> 81 Imperial
> 98 Jeep Wrangler <--Amy's
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