Wise Gentlemen,
I've scoured through the different topics regarding idle speed but I have a couple of problems that might be related and would like to get your ideas.
First problem: Idle speed is too low. Occasionally stalls when warm so I think I need to just take it up to around 800 (is currently at 500).
Second problem: First the back one and now both suction chamber caps are coming off during a drive. Rear one has a thread which I can't tighten very much as it's damaged (must have been overtightened), front one can be tightened a great deal but still works it's way off. Both are plastic and original.
Should I be messing around with idle speed before I've figured out why the caps are coming off? Engine head was recently tightened and tappets adjusted after an engine rebuild and 500 mile run-in. I'm not sure if the mechanic who did it has done something wrong as the previous owner said it had never happened to him (and he's an honest bloke, I trust him implicitly).
Finally, to increase the idle speed - what is the correct procedure and does anyone have a photo of which screws need adjusting? My workshop manual AND driver's handbook have been "borrowed"!
Thank you all in advance
Bob
I've scoured through the different topics regarding idle speed but I have a couple of problems that might be related and would like to get your ideas.
First problem: Idle speed is too low. Occasionally stalls when warm so I think I need to just take it up to around 800 (is currently at 500).
Second problem: First the back one and now both suction chamber caps are coming off during a drive. Rear one has a thread which I can't tighten very much as it's damaged (must have been overtightened), front one can be tightened a great deal but still works it's way off. Both are plastic and original.
Should I be messing around with idle speed before I've figured out why the caps are coming off? Engine head was recently tightened and tappets adjusted after an engine rebuild and 500 mile run-in. I'm not sure if the mechanic who did it has done something wrong as the previous owner said it had never happened to him (and he's an honest bloke, I trust him implicitly).
Finally, to increase the idle speed - what is the correct procedure and does anyone have a photo of which screws need adjusting? My workshop manual AND driver's handbook have been "borrowed"!
Thank you all in advance
Bob