need help setting up Blaufergnugen 272 cam in 86 4000Q
VFChris at aol.com
VFChris at aol.com
Tue Mar 22 22:17:24 EST 2005
I just installed the Blaufergnugen 272 cam in my 86 4000Q. I also installed
a new timing belt (timing set per the Bentley manual), spark plugs, fuel
filters, lifters, Oxygen sensor, and other tune-up-type stuff. The car is
stock, other than I removed the catalytic converter.
The car runs OK, but has two key problems. When coming to a stop, the idle
hunts around, going from almost a stall (about 400 RPM) to over 1000, and
oscillates. Eventually it settles down, after about ten cycles of this. Also,
it has poor acceleration below 2000 RPM, kinda like it is starving for fuel,
and stumbles. Once the rev's climb, it kicks in quite strongly. Both of
these problems are noticeable only after the car warms up. I've set the timing
to about 15 degrees (versus the stock recommended 6 degrees), and I get no
pinging. Also, per the instructions from Blau', I richened the idle mixture
screw by about one turn.
I really like what this cam has done to the performance during higher RPM
operation, but am bugged by these two issues. I'm hoping someone has some
experience that can help me.
Thanks very much,
Chris
_VFChris at aol.com_ (mailto:VFChris at aol.com)
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