Idle problem
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 307
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From: McCordsville Indiana
Idle problem
I have an 80 coupe,350 motor,the car runs great,but when I stop at a light or stop sign ,the idle stays high and gradually comes back to normal after about 15-30 seconds.I rebuilt the carb(Q-Jet) , is this a possible choke setting problem or something else,again the car runs great until you stop.Any thoughts?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,342
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From: Connecticut
Lubricate all the carb/throttle linkage
I know a stronger return spring will fix it but this shouldnt be necessary
This has been a common problem for me no matter which QJet I am running....Sometimes it wont act up for weeks and then it just appears...
Also, make sure your air cleaner is not interfering with any of the linkage.
I have found that newly bushed primary throttle shafts need to be lubricated a few times before they act correctly
I know a stronger return spring will fix it but this shouldnt be necessary
This has been a common problem for me no matter which QJet I am running....Sometimes it wont act up for weeks and then it just appears...
Also, make sure your air cleaner is not interfering with any of the linkage.
I have found that newly bushed primary throttle shafts need to be lubricated a few times before they act correctly
