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Author:  Scamp [ Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:10 pm ]
Post subject:  rough Idle

My 1971 Plymouth Scamp has the Super Six engine. The engine runs rough while idling. The minute you touch the gas, it smoths right out and runs like a charm. All new Plugs,wires, carb and dist. Any ideas? Runs wonderful out on the road. All new vaccum lines also. Ping

Author:  66aCUDA [ Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:15 pm ]
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A moderator may move this to the engine section. Use the search function for hesitation and I think you will get some great answers.
Welcome to the board,
Frank

Author:  Doc [ Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:58 pm ]
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A rough idle can be caused by tight valve lash, especially the exhaust valves.
Time to pull-off the valve cover and adjust the valve lash.
Do a search on "valve adjustment" for some tips on how to do the job.
DD

Author:  SlantSixDan [ Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:05 pm ]
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A valve adjustment is an excellent idea. Here is a post about how to do it.

What kind of "new" carburetor are you using? Where did you get it? Is it really new, or is it a "remanufactured" item? Same question on the distributor.

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