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Re: BN2 engine run-on

To: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
Subject: Re: BN2 engine run-on
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 19:20:20 -0800
Jack,

My BJ8 will run-on if the idle is set too high, say, more than 750rpm.

bs

Brashear, Jack, N wrote:

>Hi All, my friend has only run his fresh BN2 engine a few times since a
>total overhaul.  He claims to have 8.6 to 1 compression and he has done
>his initial timing, carb settings, etc. up using a vacuum gauge.  He
>started with 5 gallons of 87 octane fuel in the tank.  Anyway, he has a
>run-on problem and would like to know what he can do to stop it short of
>engaging the clutch while in gear.  Any feedback besides using an anti
>run-on accessory would be appreciated.  Many Thanks!!
>Jack
>  
>

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