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How did I get rid of rough idle on my Chevy 350?

How did I get rid of rough idle on my Chevy 350?

In the process, I happened to notice the TBI’s throttle was not closing all the way, staying about an eighth inch to go to get to the stop. I pushed the throttle lever to the stop and the rough idle seemed to disappear. So I hunted around for a spring to install to pull the throttle linkage to the stop and installed it.

Why is my Chevy Silverado running rough at idle?

Really, your Silverado will be running rougher at any RPM, but a misfire will be most pronounced at idle. Spark Plug Wires – While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Silverado happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle.

What is the idle speed of a 95 Chevy S-10?

I ran compression tests and all cylinders except #5 read around 105 – 110. Number 5 reads 95 +- 5. All plugs are new with only about 5 mins on them. When I pulled them to do the compression test they all are lightly coated with black soot. RICH, RICH, RICH.

What’s the problem with my Chevy 350 engine?

I’ve had a rough idle problem with the Chevy 350 engine in the van and haven’t been able to solve the problem for over a year now. I installed the PCV valve and started the engine and warmed it up and the problem was still there, so I started checking things over making sure all the rubber hoses fit tightly.

In the process, I happened to notice the TBI’s throttle was not closing all the way, staying about an eighth inch to go to get to the stop. I pushed the throttle lever to the stop and the rough idle seemed to disappear. So I hunted around for a spring to install to pull the throttle linkage to the stop and installed it.

Really, your Silverado will be running rougher at any RPM, but a misfire will be most pronounced at idle. Spark Plug Wires – While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Silverado happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle.

When does a car have a rough idle?

November 27, 2017. It’s easy to tell when your car has a rough idle: When you start the engine, it won’t run at a steady rate. It may almost stall, or it may run at varying RPMs without your putting your foot on the gas, or it may do both.

I’ve had a rough idle problem with the Chevy 350 engine in the van and haven’t been able to solve the problem for over a year now. I installed the PCV valve and started the engine and warmed it up and the problem was still there, so I started checking things over making sure all the rubber hoses fit tightly.

Is the warrior Idles fine when trying to accelerate?

The warrior idles fine. I’ve adjusted to air mix screw back and forth. It changes the idol but doesn’t seem to improve things when I try to rev it up. 2.25 turns seems to be the sweet spot, as far as idol. The needle is where zoom put it.

What’s the idle speed on a Yamaha bike?

The bike hasn’t been running to my knowledge for 4-5 months. Prior to my purchase the previous owner, a friend, said he cleaned the carbs. Basically, she’ll start up fine and idle around 1500-2000 rpm (full choke) but upon going to 1/2 choke or giving her any throttle, she dies.

Why does my Traxx idle die when trying to accelerate?

The studs are there, but a piece of the ring that the header slides into is broke off. It ran when it pulled it in the shed. The pilot that’s in it now is the one from the carb that was on it.

What causes a rough idle or a ses?

A Rough Idle or a SES can sometimes be caused by a change in the throttle body position sensor calibration. To correct any accidental changes in throttle body calibration, use these procedures to recalibrate. Note: These procedures are a little tricky to do. You must get the timing just right Use a stop watch to help the precision of your timing.

The bike hasn’t been running to my knowledge for 4-5 months. Prior to my purchase the previous owner, a friend, said he cleaned the carbs. Basically, she’ll start up fine and idle around 1500-2000 rpm (full choke) but upon going to 1/2 choke or giving her any throttle, she dies.

Why does the round slide on my Yamaha die?

The round slide seems pretty stout, but the diaphragm that controls its operation could get a tear in it and cause it not to operate right. There are lots of pinholes in the needle jet that clog up easily. The main jet is a pretty big hole that wouldn’t clog too easily, and mainly just limits the flow at full WOT.

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Ruth Doyle