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Old 09-13-2011, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by franksi View Post
CA Emissions label says 12 degrees btdc @ idle 650 rpm -50 +100, ie 600-750rpm. Any ideas why the loping idle? What causes the cyclic idle speed issue?. Checked and cleaned the idle control valve and it helped slow the idle, as it was sticking, however the cyclic idling remained.
Sorry I can't "help" you any further. I would be checking the condition of tubing though... but wait a few more hours and more people will start to join in. The east coast (USA) breakfast club will be out of bed soon!
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