engine and drivetrain Tii Idle Issues

[gliding_serpent2]

So the rebuild is almost done and i am told the car starts fine... But after a few minutes of idle it starts to sputter and die. The gas tank is not empty. I am told the rebuilt warmup regulator has been adjusted.

So close. I am going to read my kf manual and the restoration guide tonight to see if i can lend inspiration.

[BillWilliams]

I think you need to consider this. If the car idles for a few minutes, it is running under the control of the warm-up regulator and that is great! However, if is dies after the warm-up regulator gets out of the equation (the top hat washer clears the lever), then you need to chase other things.

 

Idle speed - the small screw with locking nut that goes through the tuna can

Linkages - all the correct length

Linkages - adjusted correctly especially at the intermediate shaft

 

And all things Uncle CD - timing, valve adjustment, etc.

[gliding_serpent2]

We think linkages are the culprit. Some manufacturing was done but to what level i am unsure. I think idle was adjusted but i will mention it

Update: second hand info, but he has adjusted idle and valves and all of that and linkages were spec. He plans to reverify linkage tolerances in case something came loose.

Edited June 10, 2013 by gliding_serpent

[gliding_serpent2]

At the end of the day the engine just needed to be dialed in more.  Big thanks to Ireland Engineering for helping my mechanic out over the phone. 

[BillWilliams]

For the good of the glass, what did the mechanic do to "dial the engine in more"?