Idle Problems

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   I bought an 89 Ski Nautique 2001 last night. 351 with Holly carb. It would not idle at all so I set the idle up some. It lopes pretty bad and eventually dies when I set it anywhere below 900-1000rpms. Any help much appreciated.

Bruce

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Brewski* Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: August-09-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brewski* Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Idle Problems Posted: August-11-2005 at 1:11pm
	I bought an 89 Ski Nautique 2001 last night. 351 with Holly carb. It would not idle at all so I set the idle up some. It lopes pretty bad and eventually dies when I set it anywhere below 900-1000rpms. Any help much appreciated. Bruce

marks Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: April-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote marks Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-11-2005 at 1:51pm
	Hi Brewski, Congradulations on your purchase. When I bought my 89, it had idle problems too. Always start with the basics. Do a tune-up, and make sure to verify the timing. Next, replace the fuel filter/water seperator. It is inside the orange canister mounted on the stringer in the front of the engine box. It called a fram long filter and can be ordered from www.skidim.com. You can get a 10% discount for being a member of this forum. Enjoy, -Mark

Jim_In_Houston Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: September-06-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1120	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jim_In_Houston Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-11-2005 at 2:10pm
	Your experience is the same that many encounter when the have a vacuum leak. Try spraying WD-40 around the base of the carb while the engine is idling and see if the RPMs change momentarily. If they do, replace the carb to manifold gasket with a Fel-Pro. Do not use a Mr. Gasket.
	Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang

Bob's2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-28-2005 Location: Lake Jackson TX Status: Offline Points: 241	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob's2001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-11-2005 at 10:33pm
	Had the same problem this spring after a rebuild on Holley. As Jim said it was the POC Mr Gasket on the base, it's just a hair too narrow. Plugs, cap and rotor, points if you have them probably need changing, too.
	Bob Ed 83 2001

stang72 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: July-31-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1608	Post Options Post Reply Quote stang72 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-12-2005 at 2:34am
	I agree...Fel-pro ! a vacuum leak at the carb base or spacer makes the idle run high...I found the leak by blowing cig smoke at the base and it sucked it right in.Tried Jim's recommedation and it was solved!
	stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! The Super Air

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