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 
 
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