Troy,
Congrats on getting your baby back. The 1800 to 2000 rpm's is
definitely too high. You should not be revving over 1000 normally.
Some people prefer 800 rpm. However, if your dpo also installed a
radical cam, it may be required to up the idle in order to keep it
running.
Regards,
Joe Curry
Troy Johnson wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I recently got my 78Spitfire back from hospital after being rearended by
> a dodge truck. It was at the body shop first, then on to the local brit
> mechanic to replace the differential.....definitly a lot nicer drive
> without that whirrrring noise. Anyway, I was wondering if someone could
> tell me what the idle speed should be on the 1500 engine? The PO had a
> weber downdraft installed, and after it warms up a bit it is idleing at
> around 1800 to 2000 rpm's. I know this can't be right. It's got to be
> too high. But, what is the proper idle speed?
> Thanks in advance to anyone who responds.....I appreciate you all,
> muchly!
>
> Troy Johnson
> Bossier City, Louisiana
> 78 Spit
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