August 18, 2024Aug 18 Author comment_668397 5 hours ago, Mark Maras said: A temporary solution is to turn off the engine when you're not moving. Yes. you may have to restart it to move 20' before you turn it off again but I used this method for years in hot weather and traffic jams. It prevented overheating. Idling builds engine heat. BTW, what type of fan are you using? The original fan clutch and plastic shroud Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 2024Aug 18 comment_668398 Hopefully, someone can tell Jalex how to test the fan coupling. After my coupling froze up I replaced it with a flex fan. There don't seem to be many flex fan fans around here but it was, IMO, an improvement over the stock fan. Nowadays I would probably go with an electric fan. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 2024Aug 18 comment_668400 Remove the choke cable from both carbs. Make sure the jets are in the fully up position. Drive it. See how everything goes. That eliminates any issues with the choke. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 2024Aug 18 comment_668401 I wouldnt be surprised if the fan clutch is bad. When its hot take a rooled up newspaper and touch the fan blades. If it stops easily, its toast. Get a new one. I just bought a made in Japan one for $64 from Zcar depot. My car was fine in the spring, and recently I took it out in the hot weather and noticed it heating up when going slow. Clutch wasnt doing anything. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 2024Aug 18 Author comment_668402 1 hour ago, Mark Maras said: Hopefully, someone can tell Jalex how to test the fan coupling. After my coupling froze up I replaced it with a flex fan. There don't seem to be many flex fan fans around here but it was, IMO, an improvement over the stock fan. Nowadays I would probably go with an electric fan. Mine has a white plastic fan and shroud. Fan clutch was replaced in 2015. I only use this car on sundays for close drives. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 19, 2024Aug 19 comment_668403 That distributor looks like a good option " 3.0 ohm coil required with ballast resistor delete" Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 19, 2024Aug 19 Author comment_668419 3 hours ago, Patcon said: That distributor looks like a good option " 3.0 ohm coil required with ballast resistor delete" What about using it with the current resistor and 1.5 coil? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 19, 2024Aug 19 comment_668425 Are you using the ballast resistor? If not, it seems foolish to not follow the manufacturers instructions Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 19, 2024Aug 19 Author comment_668427 3 hours ago, Patcon said: Are you using the ballast resistor? If not, it seems foolish to not follow the manufacturers instructions Of course im using the ballast resistor. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 19, 2024Aug 19 comment_668428 What ohm is your current coil? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 19, 2024Aug 19 Author comment_668438 2 hours ago, Patcon said: What ohm is your current coil? 1.5 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 19, 2024Aug 19 comment_668452 I believe it should be a 3 ohm coil with 4&6 cylinder engines Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/?&page=39#findComment-668452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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