Very low idle and it won't rev up!

[24flys]

I'm not sure what is going on with this thing. It started out as just poor acceleration, it didn't want to move at low rpms. I'd step on the gas and nothing would happen. Now it is idleing very low and will barely stay running. I played with the idle screw and the knob on the ecu and it didn't change it. anyone got any ideas on what's wrong. it ran great just a few days ago?.

Scott

[24flys]

I found it! the dwell angle got to be way off. the screw was tight and I just set them about 2 months ago. anyone have any idea how/why it moved. anyway, it runs good now!

scott

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

It could be that the "rubbing block" on the points wore down quickly. Did you remember to put a little spot of Bosch distributor grease on it when you installed it? (Just a tiny, tiny bit!)

BTW, it's usually a good idea to list some specs of the parts of the car that are having problems. For a running/driveability problem, we would probably like to know engine displacement and fuel system (e.g., "2.0 with carbs", "1.7 with D-jet FI", etc.).

--DD

[pbanders]

Originally posted by Dave at Pelican Parts
BTW, it's usually a good idea to list some specs of the parts of the car that are having problems. For a running/driveability problem, we would probably like to know engine displacement and fuel system (e.g., "2.0 with carbs", "1.7 with D-jet FI", etc.).

--DD

In general, what DD brings up is why I don't respond to very many of these "I'm having problems with ..." postings where there are no details. It's essential to know things like:

- Displacement
- Fuel system type (carbs, D-Jet, L-Jet)
- Ignition (stock, aftermarket, type, when last set and tested)
- Engine modifications (cam, heads, etc.)
- .....etc.

Info on the conditions of each of the major systems is also helpful. Maybe I'll put together a form that could be used, perhaps there's a way to integrate it into vBulletin so that a person who is asking for help could fill it out, similar to a survey, and attach it to the message.

[John Rogers]

From some of the 914 owners (and car owners in general) I have seen over the past years, many do not know what to say when they describe their problems. A question list would be helpful such as I have used in the past for troubleshooting computer problems?

[Ron Meier]

Next time you play with the dizzy, remove cap & grab the rotor (or dizzy shaft) and see if you can easily move it side to side. If dizzy shaft bushings are worn out, your dwell goes away in a heartbeat.

The rubbing block wear (exactly what's supposed to do) is accelerated without lubrication. Lube it to slow the process down. To neagate this, buy an electronic ignition kit (price is $59.00 up to absurbidity) and never worry about dwell again.

"Beam me up Scotty!"