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Old 11-22-03, 04:51 AM
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idle problems

i got a 80 rx-7 that idles way to high 1500RPM. i got dual weber carbs, rb headers n exhaust, & rats nest removed. i think the timing is correct. leading mark is at 2' , can't check my trailing for some reason it don't work with the timing gun i got. does any body how i can fix this problem. and can you tell me if my timing is correct. thanks
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have you tryed turning down the fuel on the carb? at idle adjust the side screws just tone it down a bit.
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for some reason the idle adjust screw don't work. i took the carb out the car and cleaned it with some carb cleaner. still don't work
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Always indicative of a vacuum leak somewhere...time for the can of carb cleaner or cold start...
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