Alf Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Hello again, What is the correct idle speed on a totally cold carbed ea82? My runs around 2200 rpm, I think that's more than enough... Where/how can I set it to be normal? The hot idle is perfect (about 750-800 rpm). Any ideas? Thanks, Alf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 the no choke cold idle is about 700rpm the choke is a multi step system floor once or twice depending on temp to set choke start allow to run smooth, about 2,000 rpm gently tap gas pedal should be about 1,000 to 1,500 rpm after running smooth to about 2,000 rpm, accelerate to 3,000 rpm let go and it should idle 700-1,000 rpm works like a charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 This was totally new for me, thanks! I thought there's only one step: if it's cold, then floor once, and that's all. So, if there's very cold out there, I should floor twice before starting? The rest I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 if it's above 32F, 0C, once should do, if it's colder, 2 or more see what works for you tap LIGHTLY, it does NOT take much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 Thanks so much for the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 my 86 gl wagon idles up to almost 4 grand during the high idle. You also gotta watch that the high idle doesnt get ahead of the temperature outside. it was -20 F this am, and I started my car. 45 seconds after it started, it reved itself to 4 grand. BAD on a cold engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 it was -20 F this am, and I started my car. 45 seconds after it started, it reved itself to 4 grand. BAD on a cold engine Yes, and worse, if you have leaking mickey-mouse on your oil pump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Wow, that's really interesting. It all makes sense now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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