Re: More datapoints on my ur-Q

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <8763AE987517D2118C0500A0C9AB234C2FFE@tegntserver.tegjeff.com> Douglas Quebbeman writes:

> The compression test, performed on a warmed-up engine, yielded
> about 100-110psi per cylinder. While I had each spark plug out,
> I looked inside at the piston tops. Lots of deposits on them,
> they look like a strange combination of carbon and petrol-on-
> its-way-to-becoming-pure-carbon. Plus, I got a lot of strange
> yellow powder blowing out each cylinder ...

Rust.

> Anybody know the nitty-gritty on idle adjustment screws? ETKA shows
> 035.133.432 for the screw and 035.133.144A for the screw w/gasket
> (o-ring?). For the 5ktq, it gives 035.133.432A.

035 133 432 is shown for the WX engine.

> Lastly, will a long, thin-blade screwdriver work for the CO adjustment on
> the air metering unit?

NO!  John Coughtrie used to do that.  Cost him five beers.

Get a 3mm Allen key.  I had enormous trouble finding one until I said
what I wanted it for.  "Oh, a Bosch FI adjusting tool?  Why didn't
you say so?"

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