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Author Topic: Cannot tune for anything BUT curb idle  (Read 5694 times)

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Offline mudkicker715

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Re: Cannot tune for anything BUT curb idle
« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2019, 07:12:44 PM »
Theoretically the motor is working hard than. So when you work your motor driving up a hill it should be set right than.

I never do that however.  I timing lght it than advance till it revs high. Than back off a bit. Than put it under load while driving, and back off till no more ping.
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Re: Cannot tune for anything BUT curb idle
« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2019, 01:30:29 AM »
I have not seen any bulletins for the Eagle as of yet besides the PCV solenoid. Shoot me a PM and I'll send on my email.
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Re: Cannot tune for anything BUT curb idle
« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2019, 01:43:39 PM »
I just sent you a copy of the IS-12e to the email address listed here on the Den.  I hope its a real one!
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Re: Cannot tune for anything BUT curb idle
« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2019, 06:13:11 PM »
There's another method of setting timing that works well.
 
Check the last paragraph of this page...
http://amceaglesden.com/guide/Setting_your_Engine_Timing
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Re: Cannot tune for anything BUT curb idle
« Reply #19 on: June 28, 2019, 12:09:17 AM »
I got the document, thanks.
So according to this everything is the same, except instead of unplugging and jumpering the SSI retard plug you unplug the 4" and 10" vacuum switches. That's a fairly straightforward change. I'll investigate this tomorrow.
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