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xmas1007

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Recently bought an 87 wagon.  When I got it it cranked fine and runs well it just won't idle, you have to keep the revs up.  It had the stock carb on there when I got it, but it looks as if someone tried to devac it, but I still found some ports and hoses to block of.  Anyway after doing some reading I decided to get the weber carb.  I put it on and it does the same thing.  It will run on the fast idle but then dies at low idle.  I haven't messed with tuning the carb much as I didn't really have time after I got it on.  My suspicion is that I still have a vacuum leak somewhere.

What do yall think?  Anything else I should check on?  Am I overlooking something simple?

Can't wait to get this thing running right.
Thanks


Edited by xmas1007, 09 February 2017 - 11:13 PM.


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chedda_j

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First of all make sure there is no vac leaks. Big issue. Get the car warm and adjust the idle air mixture. Check webber settings on the dgev3236 about how far to set the needle. Set the choke when cold. Have the power wire on continuous fees once the ignition is turned on. I think I was able to tap into the original harness somewhere when I did mine. If that still doesn't work check for intake manifold leaks. And if that doesn't work check for compression issues.

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chedda_j

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First of all make sure there is no vac leaks. Big issue. Get the car warm and adjust the idle air mixture. Check webber settings on the dgev3236 about how far to set the needle. Set the choke when cold. Have the power wire on continuous fees once the ignition is turned on. I think I was able to tap into the original harness somewhere when I did mine. If that still doesn't work check for intake manifold leaks. And if that doesn't work check for compression issues.

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chedda_j

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    • Drives: 1986 Honda Civic 2.2L LSD, Acura TL Aspec
    Garage View Garage
First of all make sure there is no vac leaks. Big issue. Get the car warm and adjust the idle air mixture. Check webber settings on the dgev3236 about how far to set the needle. Set the choke when cold. Have the power wire on continuous fees once the ignition is turned on. I think I was able to tap into the original harness somewhere when I did mine. If that still doesn't work check for intake manifold leaks. And if that doesn't work check for compression issues.

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chedda_j

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First of all make sure there is no vac leaks. Big issue. Get the car warm and adjust the idle air mixture. Check webber settings on the dgev3236 about how far to set the needle. Set the choke when cold. Have the power wire on continuous fees once the ignition is turned on. I think I was able to tap into the original harness somewhere when I did mine. If that still doesn't work check for intake manifold leaks. And if that doesn't work check for compression issues.

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chedda_j

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    • Drives: 1986 Honda Civic 2.2L LSD, Acura TL Aspec
    Garage View Garage
First of all make sure there is no vac leaks. Big issue. Get the car warm and adjust the idle air mixture. Check webber settings on the dgev3236 about how far to set the needle. Set the choke when cold. Have the power wire on continuous fees once the ignition is turned on. I think I was able to tap into the original harness somewhere when I did mine. If that still doesn't work check for intake manifold leaks. And if that doesn't work check for compression issues.

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chedda_j

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    • Drives: 1986 Honda Civic 2.2L LSD, Acura TL Aspec
    Garage View Garage
First of all make sure there is no vac leaks. Big issue. Get the car warm and adjust the idle air mixture. Check webber settings on the dgev3236 about how far to set the needle. Set the choke when cold. Have the power wire on continuous fees once the ignition is turned on. I think I was able to tap into the original harness somewhere when I did mine. If that still doesn't work check for intake manifold leaks. And if that doesn't work check for compression issues.

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chedda_j

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    • Drives: 1986 Honda Civic 2.2L LSD, Acura TL Aspec
    Garage View Garage
First of all make sure there is no vac leaks. Big issue. Get the car warm and adjust the idle air mixture. Check webber settings on the dgev3236 about how far to set the needle. Set the choke when cold. Have the power wire on continuous fees once the ignition is turned on. I think I was able to tap into the original harness somewhere when I did mine. If that still doesn't work check for intake manifold leaks. And if that doesn't work check for compression issues.

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chedda_j

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    • Drives: 1986 Honda Civic 2.2L LSD, Acura TL Aspec
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First of all make sure there is no vac leaks. Big issue. Get the car warm and adjust the idle air mixture. Check webber settings on the dgev3236 about how far to set the needle. Set the choke when cold. Have the power wire on continuous fees once the ignition is turned on. I think I was able to tap into the original harness somewhere when I did mine. If that still doesn't work check for intake manifold leaks. And if that doesn't work check for compression issues.

10395168_748294558578686_901304337744719