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Re: idle won't return to normal 200 1980

posted by  someone claiming to be L K Tucker, formerly L K on  Mon Nov 13 16:43 CST 2000 [RELATED]

/// The simple answer is that the cable is binding. This requires geometry rather than mechanical skill. After cranking the car at idle mark the throttle plate pulley with a dirty finger or chalk, your choice. Advance the pedal and release. Look at the marked point on the throttle plate pulley. If, for instance, you made a line vertically when the car was at normal idle, a final position off verticle will tell you if the cable or throttle plate is sticking. There may not be much difference so check carefully.

This won't cost anything and then you can move on to the expert advice you already have.





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