rough idle and chugging at low speeds
#1
rough idle and chugging at low speeds
been driving my 71 eldo all summer, running great. last few weeks have been a little rough at idle and at low speeds. car runs great at 40 - 70 mph. is this simply a tune up? fuel issue ? any thoughts?
#2
RE: rough idle and chugging at low speeds
Can you adjust a Quadrajet? That might help. Carb cleaner too. Fuel filter check. I see you are in NY, weather is chilly nowcould be choke adjustment as well. A tune up would get it running better. Spark plugs and wires points condensor timimng set up.
If you want instructions on carb and choke set up take a few pics front and both sides and post here and I can tell you what to do, it's not that hard.
If you want instructions on carb and choke set up take a few pics front and both sides and post here and I can tell you what to do, it's not that hard.
#3
RE: rough idle and chugging at low speeds
Thanks again for your input. I will leave the tune up to a professional. while we are at it, any fuel recomendations? i purchase 93 oct. , highest available here, should i put in an additive? and suggestions?
#4
RE: rough idle and chugging at low speeds
In 1971 the 500 CID V8 had the compression ratio dropped to 8.5:1 instead of the previous 10:1. This means that you can safely run the 93 Octane. If it runs well and has no knock you should be fine. I think 91 would be the minimum you should go.
Also Pre-1971 engines were equipped with "soft" valve seats and leaded gasoline acted as a lubricant to prevent excessive wear of the valve seats. Using these engines with unleaded fuel in high-speed/high-load situations could result in some valve seat wear. (Boats, some farm equipment, and tow vehicles may be included in this category.) Since you have a 1971 motor there is no need to use substitute lubricant additives.
Choose your mechanic carefully, there is a newly certified Honda factory trained Class A mechanic in my nieghbour's family and he was never taught how to work on a carburetor.
Also Pre-1971 engines were equipped with "soft" valve seats and leaded gasoline acted as a lubricant to prevent excessive wear of the valve seats. Using these engines with unleaded fuel in high-speed/high-load situations could result in some valve seat wear. (Boats, some farm equipment, and tow vehicles may be included in this category.) Since you have a 1971 motor there is no need to use substitute lubricant additives.
Choose your mechanic carefully, there is a newly certified Honda factory trained Class A mechanic in my nieghbour's family and he was never taught how to work on a carburetor.
#5
RE: rough idle and chugging at low speeds
I am fortunate enough that in the small town where i have a home, the local mechanic grew up on engines like mine. he knows them inside and out and doesnt mind re-living old memories while working on my engine.
#6
RE: rough idle and chugging at low speeds
new points, plugs , etc etc. car is running like it is 1971 again. going to get the carb rebuilt by an outfit in nj, been in business for 60 years. the car is running great , hate that it is winter
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