1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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anyone know how it works? i think i see how it works, but are there any tricks? solenoids? wierd air bleeds? my stock carb doesnt seem to want to meter fuel at low speed



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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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wtf, thought you had a -se?
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 09:28 PM
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i bought an 83 le a couple months ago, in addition to the se.



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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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When my 85 12a didn't like to idle/run at low engine speeds I ended up "rebuilding" (aka, take apart and clean with new gaskets) the carb. Looking back on it I probably should have tried some strong carb cleaner or something of the like before taking that ugly sob off and "rebuilding" it.
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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Time to ask Questions...



how low can the engine run before it cuts off?
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 11:31 PM
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this is an OK pic of the air bleeds.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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sorry, that one sucked!
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 11:44 PM
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here's a better one. I think this air bleed is for the idle circuit.
Old Feb 28, 2003 | 12:12 AM
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85 Factory Service Manual

I found this just now. It might help????
Old Feb 28, 2003 | 12:25 AM
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yah, its wierd it will start with a couple of pumps of the gas but it wont run under 2500-3000 rpms. we've been through just about everything, ignition, vacuum leaks, compression test. it actually runs better if you pull the fuel line off the carb and let it go into the carb



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