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Keeps trying to idle 120-130 1967

My '67 122s sputters for awhile after I turn off the ignition switch. I've resently tuned up the electrical and cleaned the carbs except the float bowl. Everything is original equipment. I'm not sure where to begin next and what could be causing the problem.








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Keeps trying to idle 120-130 1967

Common problem, caused by some parts in the combustion chamber becoming hot enough to light off small amounts of fuel without spark. It's very tough on the timing gears, and indicates at least a mild tuning problem.

Probable causes of that overheating, in no particular order:

1) Lean running mixture, not necessarily idle mixture. Classic symptom of SUs worn at the throttle shafts.

2) Too much spark advance for the fuel octane rating -- basically, prolonged mild pinging, not necessarily audible, causing heat build-up.

3) Not enough spark advance -- overall retarded timing regardless of fuel type.

With SU carbs, you can prevent the symptom by opening the throttles fully just as you switch off the ignition. That does not cure the mistuning, of course, but it does save embarrassment and timing gears.








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Keeps trying to idle 120-130 1967

When you clean carbs, especially if they haven't been opened for a long time,
the float bowl is what you should probably clean first.
If you can set the idle slower it may help the run-on problem.
--
George Downs, The "original" Walrus3, Bartlesville, Oklahoma







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