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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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this ones got me stumped. after setting the timing to 12 degrees btdc and hooking the vaccume hose to the timed port on my eddy, the rpms jump about 500 rpms but i cant idle the carb any lower. any suggestions?
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 04:48 AM
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Car: 92 caddy PIMP
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I usually never idled under about that anyway. I dont think you should be worried to say the least.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 07:08 AM
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If you mean the idle jumps up 500 rpm more after you hook up the vacuum advance then that sounds like your timed port is pulling vacuum at idle. If you find that it has vacuum at idle, your primaries are probably open too far. backing off the idle speed screw some to close the primaries some, then open your secondaries up slightly to make up for it. Sorry but I have no idea how to do this on an Edelbrock carb
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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Car: 91 RS, 00 TA Ram Air, 86 IROC
Engine: 305 tbi, LS1, 355
Transmission: 700R4, 4L60E, 700R4 NonLU
Make sure your throttle cable or return spring are not in a bind. That could cause the throttle plates to be open. Also does the carb have elec choke?
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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yes, its the 1411 750 w/ electric choke.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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Check the choke adjustments on that carb. It may be causing the high idle.
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