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Old 03-26-2007, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
How about we start at the beginning.

On a dead cold start, is it smooth for the first 15-30 seconds.........or not?
yes. perfect when starting from cold, no nailing no nothing

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If it is dead smooth........at what point in time does the idle deteriorate?
about 1-2 minutes in, I'm guessing when after glow shuts off. Nailing starts up too. Not excessive, but it's there.

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If it does deteriorate........at what point in time does it return to "smooth"?
well, I've never waited until it idles its way up to 80C but once driven seems to correct the problem. If not at 80C yet and I stop driving and let it idle for say 30 seconds to a minute (say waiting at a light) the random misses will come back. At 80C runs great, no misses, no smoke, still nails a bit.


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I don't think any of us have a clear understanding of the issue.
Us? You're the only one replying to me right now

Thanks!
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