At 11:37 AM 6/6/2002, joe@cedar.net wrote:
>I understand, so then at idle the switch is to be closed and to
>rid the surging I need to look at my idle speed. When I
>encoutered this last week I was only able to rid the surging by
>disabling this switch, adjusting the idle with idle adjust screw
>just below the throttle assembly had no effect on the surging.
>Will look at it again.

To set idle you have to unplug the idle stabilizer (green or black box near
coil) and plug wires together.  Then adjust idle and timing (timing has
drastic effect on idle speed; set timing with idle less than 1000
rpm).  For green box, set idle to 850 +/- 50.  For black box, set 750 +/-
80.  Reconnect stabilizer, idle should be 900 (green) or 800 (black) +/-
50.  Timing will now be jumping around, this is normal.

>I do well with carburetors, but need to get a grip on FI. Though
>have considered switching from FI to a carb, seems FI does have
>advantages and have plenty of other area to spend my money.

Many, including you haven't a prayer of meeting emissions without it.  It's
a good system.

david

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