So maybe idling at a standtill for more than 5/10 mins may be he culprit? I know all the heats shields are in place?
Dave Willner 59 TR3A Apple Green 80 Spitfire Carmine Red 70 BSA 441 Victor Special ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Dave Willner'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:57 AM Subject: RE: couple nagging 1500 questions..... > I may be able to help with #1 > Check for heat around fuel lines or from manifold to the carb(s). > The fuel gets warm and this can cause the RPM to increase. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Dave Willner > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:52 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: couple nagging 1500 questions..... > > Need a little help with the following: > > 1. Car's RPMs are about 1000 when starting (choke engaged) and when I knock > it > down the choke the RPMs drop to around 850 which I believe is normal. The > idle > is a little rough, not bad really, until it warms up for about 10-15 mins > and > then the RPMs gradually climb to around 1200 - 1300 where is runs very > smooth. > Is this normal, if not, is there is a simple fix, should I be looking at > something else? > > 2. Fuel gauge reads 1/4 tank after fill up. Temp is fine, so I'm thinking > stabilizer is OK. Possibly a leaky float on the sender, or something else? A > while back someone mentioned a cheap Lotus float that fits, if so, does > anyone > have any contact info? > > 3. Windshield trim - how painful is this to install. Mine seems to have gaps > top and bottom the finishers can't hide which bugs me. > > 4. I replaced the trunk lock ass'y and attached the original "swingout" > cover > that's held on with a spring and a pin. Mine was hinged from the bottom, but > lately I saw one hinged on top (which to me makes better sense?) and was > curious as to was is more common. > > 5.Still looking for a pair of dealer supplied trim rings (excellent > condition) > these are the duller aluminum ones with the square edges, not the highly > polished stainless repros. > > As always, I appreciate the help, thanks. /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
