Hey add my car to that tune up list and I'll bring the pizza! =P
-Annette
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Pearce" <ken__pearce@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: Rough idle, #2 ain't firing...
> Well I decided to tune up the old SU's this past weekend since she was
> running a bit rough. I found that at low idle, the #2 cylinder isn't
> firing. I swapped the plug wire with #3 to see if the problem moved, but
it
> didn't. The car runs fine as soon as the rpms get about 1200 or so. Any
> ideas? Timing? (I'm going to check that this week)
>
> Here's my method for setting the SU's,
>
> 1.) Mixture settings out, all the way rich, then in about 3 turns
> 2.) I then use an airflow meter to balance the carbs.
> 3.) Then I lean them out to get a smooth idle making sure not to lean
them
> out too much. I disable one carb by lifting the plunger and make sure
that
> the engine can still run on one carb (albeit rough). If it stalls, I make
> it richer again.
>
> Here's where I have another question. I can run the front carb all the
way
> lean, and the engine will still run on that carb when disabling the rear.
> ???
>
> Any suggestions greatly appreciated...
>
> (Or maybe a "tune-up Ken's car at Brian's house" party! I'll bring the
> beer! Brian? Sean? Any takers?)
>
> Cheers!
>
> Ken Pearce, 68-2000 (only a 1500 at idle though)
> Bellingham WA,
> s/v Shantih
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