Engine won´t stop
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
I have that problem from high idle so I turn off the engine and leave the AC on that stops the engine just fine.
I don't see a vacuum advance on your engine, I wonder what distributor you have
I don't see a vacuum advance on your engine, I wonder what distributor you have
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Originally Posted by CraigandJanet
I'd agree except for #2. If the ignition is off, there is no timing
Though, incorrect timing could result in a too-fast idle, which is the problem 99 percent of the time. If it's a stick, drag the clutch just a bit when you shut off the key. If an auto, leave it in drive, tho probably won't help much.
Though, incorrect timing could result in a too-fast idle, which is the problem 99 percent of the time. If it's a stick, drag the clutch just a bit when you shut off the key. If an auto, leave it in drive, tho probably won't help much.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Mason MI 82-93-04CE
Originally Posted by capevettes
His problem is that the car keeps RUNNING after the key is turned off. The car is still running so timing could play a role. Dragging the clutch or shutting down in drive will allow you to shut the car off but does nothing to correct the underlying problem.
Could be carbon buildup, hotspot, hot plug, super lean condition, etc. - lots of things could be igniting that fuel after the regular spark is turned off. At least a fuel injected car won't do that once the key is off and the fuel used up at the injector.
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From: Surrey
Originally Posted by CraigandJanet
BTW, my bro and I have B's incl. GT, A's, a C, a Triumph, an AH Sprite, a couple of Midgets, and some other Brit oil leakers here and there. Whew. Talk about abusing yourself
Danish: If the archives & search function work OK, try searching for run-on as there was a good post on it a while back.
