Bob -
That's a great point. The 100 has a 45# flywheel!!! so it will tend
to run on if idle is too high. With that hunk of a flywheel, you can
get idle speed down pretty low... around 500 rpms (or even less) if
everything is in tune.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 3/9/06, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
> Jack,
>
> My BJ8 will run-on if the idle is set too high, say, more than 750rpm.
>
> bs
>
> Brashear, Jack, N wrote:
>
> >Hi All, my friend has only run his fresh BN2 engine a few times since a
> >total overhaul. He claims to have 8.6 to 1 compression and he has done
> >his initial timing, carb settings, etc. up using a vacuum gauge. He
> >started with 5 gallons of 87 octane fuel in the tank. Anyway, he has a
> >run-on problem and would like to know what he can do to stop it short of
> >engaging the clutch while in gear. Any feedback besides using an anti
> >run-on accessory would be appreciated. Many Thanks!!
> >Jack
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