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Clos'84TX · 08-14-2006, 11:48 PM

Well, this has been an on going problem. It started with my old Carb.(Q-Jet) and since then I installed an new (remanufactured one) with an automatic choke. I hooked all my vaccum lines/linkage/ springs..... I even warmed up the truck as the direction said for idle adjustment. I adjusted the idle all the way out to where the shouldn't be any idle.. but no normal idle...
Is there some where else on my linkage or throttle cable that may be sticking?

Please help.

I'll post a picture tomorrow, thanks..

mhicks · 08-15-2006, 09:55 AM

Checked your timing? Can you pull the throttle lever on the carb to make it idle down?

Clos'84TX · 09-11-2006, 10:40 AM

Update, got my truck idling down..replaced the throttle return spring. adjust --adjusted and adjusted some more. My hot/Running idle screw is completly turned out..
Just a question for any automatic choke specialist out there..which way should I adjust the, automatic choke for a shorter time at start-up (less choking, pull off the throttle?

08-14-2006, 11:48 PM	#1
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	Help! Idling out of control Well, this has been an on going problem. It started with my old Carb.(Q-Jet) and since then I installed an new (remanufactured one) with an automatic choke. I hooked all my vaccum lines/linkage/ springs..... I even warmed up the truck as the direction said for idle adjustment. I adjusted the idle all the way out to where the shouldn't be any idle.. but no normal idle... Is there some where else on my linkage or throttle cable that may be sticking? Please help. I'll post a picture tomorrow, thanks.. __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop*

08-15-2006, 09:55 AM	#2
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Help! Idling out of control Checked your timing? Can you pull the throttle lever on the carb to make it idle down?

09-11-2006, 10:40 AM	#3
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	Re: Help! Idling out of control Update, got my truck idling down..replaced the throttle return spring. adjust --adjusted and adjusted some more. My hot/Running idle screw is completly turned out.. Just a question for any automatic choke specialist out there..which way should I adjust the, automatic choke for a shorter time at start-up (less choking, pull off the throttle? __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop* Last edited by Clos'84TX; 09-11-2006 at 10:43 AM.



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