So maybe idling at a standtill for more than 5/10 mins may be he culprit? I
know all the heats shields are in place?
Dave Willner
59 TR3A Apple Green
80 Spitfire Carmine Red
70 BSA 441 Victor Special
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
To: "'Dave Willner'" <dwillner@icontech.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>;
<nass@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:57 AM
Subject: RE: couple nagging 1500 questions.....
> I may be able to help with #1
> Check for heat around fuel lines or from manifold to the carb(s).
> The fuel gets warm and this can cause the RPM to increase.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Dave Willner
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:52 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net; nass@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: couple nagging 1500 questions.....
>
> Need a little help with the following:
>
> 1. Car's RPMs are about 1000 when starting (choke engaged) and when I
knock
> it
> down the choke the RPMs drop to around 850 which I believe is normal. The
> idle
> is a little rough, not bad really, until it warms up for about 10-15 mins
> and
> then the RPMs gradually climb to around 1200 - 1300 where is runs very
> smooth.
> Is this normal, if not, is there is a simple fix, should I be looking at
> something else?
>
> 2. Fuel gauge reads 1/4 tank after fill up. Temp is fine, so I'm thinking
> stabilizer is OK. Possibly a leaky float on the sender, or something else?
A
> while back someone mentioned a cheap Lotus float that fits, if so, does
> anyone
> have any contact info?
>
> 3. Windshield trim - how painful is this to install. Mine seems to have
gaps
> top and bottom the finishers can't hide which bugs me.
>
> 4. I replaced the trunk lock ass'y and attached the original "swingout"
> cover
> that's held on with a spring and a pin. Mine was hinged from the bottom,
but
> lately I saw one hinged on top (which to me makes better sense?) and was
> curious as to was is more common.
>
> 5.Still looking for a pair of dealer supplied trim rings (excellent
> condition)
> these are the duller aluminum ones with the square edges, not the highly
> polished stainless repros.
>
> As always, I appreciate the help, thanks.
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