Rich -
On both my BN1 and BJ8 I have the cars' idles set at about 500 - 600
rpms. I step on the clutch and I have no drop in RPMs whatsoever.
Maybe you need to check your throw out bearing....
Best Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 4/13/06, Rich C <richchrysler@quickclic.net> wrote:
> Hello Rafael,
>
> It's quite normal to have the engine speed slow down when the clutch is
> depressed. If it slows to the point of wanting to stall, your idle RPM's are
> adjusted a little bit too slow.
>
> I usually keep the idle speed when hot with no choke on to about 950RPM.
> This will keep the charging light from coming on, and will allow sufficient
> revs to keep the engine from stalling when the clutch is depressed.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rafael Abugattas" <rafaelabugattas@yahoo.es>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 10:11 AM
> Subject: Depressing the Clutch and RPM4s
>
>
> > Hi all,
> > I have a 1962 BT7 Tri Carb, driver. A few days ago I read a thread that
> > mentioned that it is better to no press the clutch while starting the
> > engine because it releaves load on the crankshaft thrust washers and
> > slows the cranking speed.
> >
> > Lately I have noticed that everytime I press the clutch, the RPM4s go down
> > considerably even stalling the engine. This symptom has any relation to
> > increasing the load on the crankshaft or should I consider checking
> > something else?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Rafael
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