Re: Idle/engine temp question?
[Re: ewolfe]
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08/06/10 07:04 PM
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Re: Idle/engine temp question?
[Re: ewolfe]
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08/06/10 11:09 PM
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hi when the engine is cold and choke actavated you have to set the small arm on the fast idle cam by sticking a small scerwdriver in the slot and bending it slightly to get the proper rpm when cold ! look up the adjustment in any FACTORY service manuel that covers the six pack setup!
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Re: Idle/engine temp question?
[Re: ewolfe]
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08/07/10 12:14 AM
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A set of "Rhoades" lifters might help your cam / idle problem.
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Re: Idle/engine temp question?
[Re: Crizila]
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08/07/10 02:10 AM
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You are asking us?
If your car sits for 20 minutes and you need time to warm it up, what's your secret?
Ok seriously, with no choke I think it's perfectly normal for a car not to idle properly until the intake is warmed up.
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Re: Idle/engine temp question?
[Re: Magnum]
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08/07/10 09:21 AM
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Thanks guys, I guess I just needed confirmation. The reason it has thrown for a loop is two fold...This is my first six pack setup and my Hemi doesn't have a choke either and that old that ol' girl will gladdly idle with just a minimum of warm up, really. My hemi is a 472 with a solid roller and stock AFBs and she'll happily idle with just a few minutes of warmup, long before the temp gauge nears normal op temp. Yea, this 340 six pack, for whatever reason, shedds heat VERY quickly when parked. The gauges are AutoMeter Sport Comps and were new for the engine last year. I can park her for an icecream with my son and 20-30 minutes later I'm 30 degrees cooler already. I agree, if you're going to have cooling problems, its better to have my situation instead of the normal heat creap that usually accompanies short stops. Thanks everyone. I plan on doing a cam swap this winter as I am in total agreement with the size being too large...but somewhat fun when I let the six pack sing around 7000! It's like angels singing
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Re: Idle/engine temp question?
[Re: ewolfe]
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08/08/10 10:22 AM
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I'd adjust the choke myself.
Been running with blocked crossovers for years and a choke is vital. When I had my 300 up north I put in a manual choke setup, worked fine. Otherwise I had the same issues you mentioned.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
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