Help needed: Problem with FI
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From: Gotham City CA
Help needed: Problem with FI
I have a '63 FI unit that was overhauled in '87 and worked great. Suddenly it won't idle well. I have tried adjusting the idle RPM's, but that makes it idle too high. It still runs great on the road.
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I would check the Cranking Signal Valve on the front of the fuel meter.
Replace the short hose attaching it to the tubing from the main diaphragm with a 1' long section of vacuum hose. After starting the car, pinch that hose positively shut with a small C-clamp. If the CSV is working properly, this will have no effect on your idle quality. But if the unit will then idle like it used to....
Replace the short hose attaching it to the tubing from the main diaphragm with a 1' long section of vacuum hose. After starting the car, pinch that hose positively shut with a small C-clamp. If the CSV is working properly, this will have no effect on your idle quality. But if the unit will then idle like it used to....
