What to do if your RX-7 is idling high?
With the key on and engine off, they should both be at the half-way mark. You WILL need a mirror to check the rear, and probably a good flashlight as well. If your RX-7 is idling HIGH: CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAKS. This is the #1 cause of a high idle. A disconnected hose is usually pretty obvious, and it can usually be plugged with a bolt.
How to make your car run rich at idle?
This *SHOULD* make it run a little rich at idle. Slowly lower the idle by turning the IDLE speed adjusting screw outwards until it starts to stumble, then turn the MIXTURE screw in slightly until it evens out. Keep repeating until at the desired RPM (about 750rpm I believe).
What should I do when my car is at idle?
Idle Issues A few things happen at idle in a properly-functioning carb. The throttle plates are *very* slightly open – just enough to let the minimum amount of air through to keep the engine at idle speeds (less than 1000rpm). Adjusted by the idle adjust screw on the lower right side of the carb when viewed from the drivers side.
With the key on and engine off, they should both be at the half-way mark. You WILL need a mirror to check the rear, and probably a good flashlight as well. If your RX-7 is idling HIGH: CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAKS. This is the #1 cause of a high idle. A disconnected hose is usually pretty obvious, and it can usually be plugged with a bolt.
Idle Issues A few things happen at idle in a properly-functioning carb. The throttle plates are *very* slightly open – just enough to let the minimum amount of air through to keep the engine at idle speeds (less than 1000rpm). Adjusted by the idle adjust screw on the lower right side of the carb when viewed from the drivers side.
This *SHOULD* make it run a little rich at idle. Slowly lower the idle by turning the IDLE speed adjusting screw outwards until it starts to stumble, then turn the MIXTURE screw in slightly until it evens out. Keep repeating until at the desired RPM (about 750rpm I believe).