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so i finally got around to doing this http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~kaw5/CISidle.htm

first i adjusted the throttle valve stop screw, seems it was used as the idle adjustment.
then i adjusted the idle using the RIGHT idle screw.
set the timing, it was off a little.
then i hooked up the dwell meter... it was at 84.7!!!! :shock: so i removed the little plug in the fuel dizzy, pain in the ass!
set the adjustment so it was going between 45-46. reset the idle, checked the dwell again and all was good. blipped the throttle a few times and checked everything once more. perfect!

all i have to say is WOW! doing that solved alot of little annoying start-up problems. and man it gets down the road now, catches 2nd HARD and long!
its not offcially on the road yet, just a few short around the block test drives....the neighbors love me :roll:
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Post by tolusina »

Can I take that as a compliment??
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yes you can!!!
thank you VERY much for that awesome write-up! :D
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Post by kamzcab86 »

What is this? I don't any credit?? My site, my pics, my chart, my Cab and tools used as models for said pics... must be 'cuz I'm a girl... :cry: :cry: :(
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Post by TheDon »

When I finally get around to doing that, :oops: , I'll give you FULL credit for it, Kammy. Well, except for the actual adjusting on Shabby. That is, unless you want to make the 2,000 mile or so trip to lend a hand.
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Post by 1lowcab »

i'm so sorry kammy! thank you also!

actually it was because of the pics that i knew what multi-meter to buy. i went out and bought one JUST like yours...so there, you helped too! :D
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Kammy, you pretty much get instant credit. its an unspoken law. 8)
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