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Clem Clement · 05-31-2011, 11:27 AM

We used to talk about low speed idling and how to obtain very low rpm to where we could see the fan. I don't hear much about that now. It is because the E10 gas or just the times? I know if I reduce my idle speed the car stalls during traffic light braking.

Bill Steiner · 05-31-2011, 12:27 PM

If it is to slow I think the splash oil system might not work well. This is just my opinion. Bill

Special Coupe Frank · 05-31-2011, 02:49 PM

I don't know Clem...

Mine would idle down to about 150 RPM ( slow enough to count each cylinder fire ), and would do so until it ran out of gas I suppose...

But for driving purposes, I set it to between 300 & 400 rpm.

But, on Sunday, I did a thirty mile run to a picnic, and it were hot outside ( 90 *)... for the first time since I've owned the car, it actually stalled when I pulled-up to a stop-light....

I've also been smelling raw gas, so I think it might be time to check the float-level....

CWPASADENA · 05-31-2011, 07:38 PM

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Yes,

Float lever is very critical to not stalling when coming to a stop.

Chris

05-31-2011, 11:27 AM	#1
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,532	Low engine speed idling We used to talk about low speed idling and how to obtain very low rpm to where we could see the fan. I don't hear much about that now. It is because the E10 gas or just the times? I know if I reduce my idle speed the car stalls during traffic light braking.

05-31-2011, 12:27 PM	#2
Bill Steiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Re: Low engine speed idling If it is to slow I think the splash oil system might not work well. This is just my opinion. Bill

05-31-2011, 02:49 PM	#3
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Low engine speed idling I don't know Clem... Mine would idle down to about 150 RPM ( slow enough to count each cylinder fire ), and would do so until it ran out of gas I suppose... But for driving purposes, I set it to between 300 & 400 rpm. But, on Sunday, I did a thirty mile run to a picnic, and it were hot outside ( 90 *)... for the first time since I've owned the car, it actually stalled when I pulled-up to a stop-light.... I've also been smelling raw gas, so I think it might be time to check the float-level....

05-31-2011, 07:38 PM	#4
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,931	Re: Low engine speed idling Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, Float lever is very critical to not stalling when coming to a stop. Chris