simonsnork

Thanks for the input. I can not find any obvious vacume leaks and the linkage seems to be in order. Do you think it is worth doing a rebuild on this? It seems like a fairly simple carb to rebuild. Are there any weird triks to Hatachi carbs. Thanks Simon

Hello all, I am calling out for help with an 82 wagon daily driver named Buttercup (yes we still name our cars). This is my wife’s car. She had a 1996 but that thing broke down all the time so we upgraded to an old beater 82 wagon. We have had it for about four years and it is just starting to have a few issues that are beyond me. Buttercup has been having an idling issue. It wouldn't hold an idle of run unless my wife kept her foot partially depressed on the throttle. I went through a few things ruling them out. I found that her choke was not receiving 12V or any juice for that matter. I opened the choke and now when we start it up it is as if the throttle were stuck down. I can see gas rushing through the second stage barrel. What is the most likely issue here. How can I rein this in? The engine redlines with in a second or two if I just start it and let it idle. Thanks Simon