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Technical => Engine and Transmission => Topic started by: Dan-G40 on June 05, 2012, 08:57:06 PM

Title: Idle Screw
Post by: Dan-G40 on June 05, 2012, 08:57:06 PM
Is this the screw to set the idle at the back of the throttle body?

Been trying to adjust it and it doesn't seem to do much, with or without the Blue Temp Sender connected?


(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a192/cookd23/44f9bbd0.jpg)
Title: Re: Idle Screw
Post by: cheys03 on June 05, 2012, 08:58:57 PM
With a warm engine screwing the idle screw all the way in should stall the engine. If it doesn't then you've likely got a vacuum leak.
Leave the blue temp connected.
Title: Re: Idle Screw
Post by: Dan-G40 on June 05, 2012, 09:01:33 PM
I turned it a full turn (inwards) and it didn't do much at all, is that not enough?... I thought it's supposed to be set to 950 with the blue temp disconnected (in service mode)?
Title: Re: Idle Screw
Post by: cheys03 on June 06, 2012, 08:19:39 AM
The idle screw (in the pic, throttle body) is a simple throttle plate bypass - turning it all the way in (until it stops turning) should leave insufficient air for the engine to run, stalling it. If it doesn't stall, then you likely have a leak somewhere.

Count the number of turns inwards so you can set it to the same afterwards if necessary.

What problem are you trying to solve here?
Title: Re: Idle Screw
Post by: Dan-G40 on June 06, 2012, 12:51:19 PM
Just trying to lower the idle a little bit...
Title: Re: Idle Screw
Post by: youngprodigys on June 06, 2012, 11:39:55 PM
that needs to be done with the blue temp unplugged. should say in the haynes manual