Re: Idle Stabilization Valve correct operation

[Steve Manning <stephenm@ix.netcom.com>]

At 08:59 PM 8/13/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Pulled my ISV, cleaned it w/carb cleaner, lubed w/Liquid Wrench,
>reinstalled; no change in idle; still bounces, and no higher-RPM for A/C
>operation.
>
>The question is, should the valve, when one peeps at it, be open just ever
>so slightly?  Mine sure is, and it still is.  I'd guess it's open about the
>thickness of a nickel.

Should be closed (should not be able to blow air through it).

>The second question is, should I do a de-fibrilation on it? :)
>Hey, it says 12v on the side :)

Actually, yes.  It's a good way to clean it.  But DON'T use 12v from your
car battery, use a 9v battery (like used in a radio).
1.  Spray in carb cleaner
2.  Hook up battery to contacts and click it open and closed.
3.  Repeat until clean.

Don't forget to check the hoses leading to it for a vacuum
leak...........SLM

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