Re: Inconsistent idle in '85 4KQ

["Mike Watz" <watz@csdarc4.cnd.hp.com>]

Unhook the idle-air stabilizer and see if the problem goes away -- the idle
will be pretty crappy without the stabilizer, but it should be consistent.  The
stabilizer went bad on my machine and caused the 'galloping' in mine....... new
stabilizer, perfect idle..........

-Mike-

> Subject: Inconsistent idle in '85 4KQ
>
> 	I have just recently purchased an '85 4KQ. First, I love it. But,
> it has a few problems. One thing that I'm most concerned with right now is
> the idle speed. When I first start it, the engine will rest at the normal
> 800 rpm. Then suddenly, after about 5 seconds, it will fall to about
> 400-500 and then rev itself up to 1800 rpms. It will do this for about
> 1.5-2 minutes, then stop, resting at 800. This isn't jsut attributed to
> cold starts either. Actually, the weather here (MN) has been quite warm.
> The engine has never stalled but it has been close. Any ideas or
> suggestions as to where to start are greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Sean Thomasson
> '85 4KQ
>
>-- End of excerpt from Sean C Thomasson



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