Idles really fast
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Penfield NY
Idles really fast
My 75 idles at about 1500 after it warms up and the carb idle adjustment won't slow it. I think the throttle plate may be gummed up. I tried carb cleaner but no improvement. I may need to rebuild it.
My question is, will running the engine with the high idle speed hurt anything until I get it fixed. Other than the idle issue, the car runs great.
My question is, will running the engine with the high idle speed hurt anything until I get it fixed. Other than the idle issue, the car runs great.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: McHenry Illinois
No it shouldn't hurt anything. Is the choke opening all the way? It sounds like it's staying on the fast idle cam. Use carb cleaner and hose down the choke linkage on the right side of the carb.
