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2.5L carb idle problem

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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Year: 1985 2.5L 4 banger w/Carb
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Engine: 2.5L 4 banger w/Carb
Default 2.5L carb idle problem
I have insttalled a commercial rebuilt carter fya 1bbl but now I cant' get the engine to idle down below 3k. all the screws are backed off, don't see any obstuctions, is it a bad MCU? or what?
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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sounds like too much air. can you "choke it down" by that i mean restrict the air going down the throat? this should bring the idle down.
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