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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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Hi, I write from Poland , I have problem with my engine, my car is the 1981 r , so when i start engine (cold) Rpm is very high, I dont now why.
about 4 min work engine RPM jest lower

someone help me??
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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 04:34 PM
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Either the choke is sticking closed or just needs adjusting. That is the most obvious thing to check.
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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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Simply lower your fast idle speed by backing off your fast idle speed screw. The '81 is an ECM-controlled carb, but the ECM does not control idle speeds. Set the cold rpm where you want it using the adjustment screw.
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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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first time owning a carbureted vehicle?
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What do you consider "very high"? When the choke is closed on a cold start it is normal for the idle speed to be higher.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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I tried. I do not understand this car, I give foto end someone tell me which way I turn
foto 1 http://www.fotosik.pl/pokaz_obrazek/...faf75bbee.html
foto 2 http://www.fotosik.pl/pokaz_obrazek/...bd196c887.html
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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That is not the original carb for an '81.
Can you post the numbers on the side of it?

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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 04:29 PM
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Does the wire with the blue plastic have 12 volts when key is in run position

Czy przewód z niebieskiego plastiku ma 12 V, gdy klucz jest w pozycji biegu

adjust RPM with screw in second picture to about 1,800 RPM

regulacji prędkości obrotowej z śruby w drugim zdjęciu do około 1800 obrotów na minutę

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