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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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From: stamford ct
Car: 1986 camaro z28
Engine: gm goodwrench 350 300 hp
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high idle issue

can a bad alternator cause the car to idle high? 1986 z28
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
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Re: high idle issue

If it's carbureted.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Re: high idle issue

yes it is carbureted. Apeiron do you think you can explain a little bit about it for me?
thanks! my alternator is shot only putting out 2.5 volts currently ordering a new one.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Re: high idle issue

No alternator means no charge sense. No charge sense means no choke power. No choke power means no choke opening. No choke opening means pig rich and fast idle.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Re: high idle issue

thanks a lot for your reply. i will reply after new alternator comes in thanks!
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